Pam Glew artist - For Press - contemporary modern British art using vintage flags and fabric

Rook & Raven proudly present ‘Terry O’Neill – Reworked’

An exhibition of original art in which the work of one of the 20th Century’s great image-makers, the photographer Terry O’Neill, is reinterpreted by the image-makers of today. Leading British and American contemporary artists re-envisage his iconic masterpiece photographs in their individual mediums.

“I have been looking at my photographs for decades and they’ve become very familiar to me. What I love about this collaboration with Rook and Raven is having young artists with a fresh eye interpreting iconic images for a new generation. I am excited to see what they do and why they do it. For me, there is nothing so rewarding as working with new talent and fresh ideas.” Terry O’Neill 8th March – 31st March 2012

Terry O’Neill is acclaimed for his intimate images of the famous and powerful and is responsible for some of the most recognizable photography of the last 50 years. His work is marked by a sense of immediacy and honesty no longer afforded to photographers today. O’Neill recalls how “none of the Sixties stars took themselves too seriously,” a far cry from the micro-managed celebrity ‘brands’ of today, where reality is distorted unrecognizably by paparazzi, art directors and Photoshop. With this in mind, Terry O’Neill is inspired by this innovative collaboration with Rook & Raven to produce unique, never-before-seen original artwork working with their highly eclectic mix of contemporary artists.

‘Terry O’Neill - Reworked’ sees many of the photographer’s most iconic images alongside a reinterpreted version inspired by and incorporating Terry O’Neill’s photographs, including the infamous Brigitte Bardot with cigar and Raquel Welch on the crucifix. Exhibiting alongside these unique pieces of artwork are Terry O’Neill’s highly collectable fine-art limited edition prints and the artists’ own work in order to contextualise the collaboration.

The artists in question represent Rook & Raven’s alternative contemporary ideals brilliantly. Ranging from the classic cinematic quality of the images Pam Glew conjures on dyed, bleached and deconstructed fabrics to the cursive tag of Curtis Kulig, the man responsible for the omnipresent ‘Love Me’ that has brought him to the attention of the world, ensuing collaborative projects with the likes of make up giants Bobbi Brown.

The illustrious lineup of collaborating artists is made up of James Marshall, aka Dalek, who's progressive geometric abstract works intersperse bold colours and complex linear patterns; James Dawe, who creates ethereal, multidimensional collages that have graced magazines and ad campaigns, and Daniel Lumbini, who's contemporary paintings combine visceral brush marks with strategically-placed media and James Mylne, whose photo-realistic ballpoint drawings have gained him world wide notoriety and an avid collector base.

‘Terry O’Neill - Reworked’ will showcase many of the photographer’s most iconic works as well as outstanding contemporary talent. It will also serve as a fascinating exploration of ideas surrounding ownership and perceived value.

For press information on ‘Terry O’Neill - Reworked’ please contact Joseph or Chloe at Canoe www.canoeinc.com

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International Woman - Warrington Museum curated by Frankie Shea and Tina Ziegler

Opening reception: March 29th 2012. 6pm. On display until 7 July 2012

Following the success of ‘Gossip Well Told’ group exhibition that launched the first Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival, Frankie Shea & Tina Ziegler return to Warrington Museum in March with an exhibition called ‘International Woman’. In conjunction with Moniker Projects, 'International Woman' brings together a stellar roster of more than 15 artists from 10 countries, being the first exhibition in the UK that highlights the cross-over of the Pop Surrealism and Urban fine art movements under one roof.

Working in underground art movements these women have forged names for themselves by pushing the boundaries of contemporary art, experimenting with new mediums, ideas and visual concepts. Individually they have enhanced the overall direction of these underground movements, and as a collective they have changed the way women are viewed in urban culture today.

Exhibiting artists: Catalina Estrada, Cheryl Dunn, Elizabeth Mcgrath, Faith 47, Hera, Kukula, Mel Kadel, Miss Van, Pam Glew, Sarah Joncas, Stella Im Hultberg, Swoon, Tara Mcpherson and Xue Wang.

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Warrington, WA1 1JB. UK, www.warrington.gov.uk/museum

Warrington Museum is a traditional 154 year old museum with outstanding Ethnology, Natural Sciences, Archaeology, History and Art Collections - many displayed within their original cases including a shrunken head, poisoned arrows, a mummy and even mermaids, a real treasure-trove of discovery. In addition to its permanent displays the Museum has a reputation for hosting a cutting edge, award- winning exhibition programme including contemporary art exhibitions with original works by Banksy, Tracey Emin and Sam Taylor-Wood.

About Shea & Ziegler Contemporary Fine Art Curators
www.shea-ziegler.com Curators Tina Ziegler and Moniker co-founder Frankie Shea have cemented their working relationship following the success of their exhibitions curated for Moniker Projects. Californian Ziegler, now residing between Barcelona & London has created a name for herself through exhibiting the work of some of the most renowned international proponents of the pop surrealist art movement. In 2010, Ziegler published Hunt and Gather Art - a hardcover publication that features the work of 40 international artists. She was listed as one of London’s top 20 cultural engineers as part of the Dream Factory project supported by Honda. Frankie Shea, who founded Campbarbossa gallery in 2005 quickly found his place as a leading tastemaker in the finer side of the street art movement. Shea founded and curated the Moniker Art Fair in 2010 and since has gone on to work with brands such as Adidas, Montana Cans & Wagamama promoting the work of national and international emerging and established artists. Shea & Ziegler have curated exhibitions for galleries, museums and the Moniker Art Fair 2011. They are a primary source of works for artists Ben Eine, Dabs Myla, Herakut, Luke Chueh and Matt Small.

Tina@shea-ziegler.com
www.shea-ziegler.com
(44) 0790 419 6389

Curated by Frankie Shea and Tina Ziegler Opening reception: March 29th 2012. 6pm On display until 7 July 2012

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