Exeter Phoenix
The Exeter Phoenix is a vibrant and lively arts venue with many different aspects of the arts represented on a daily basis. We welcome enquiries and visits from all levels of learning and aim to facilitate any group's engagement with our exhibitions and performances.
Thu 29 Mar - Sat 12 May, FREE
The Perfect Nude
Artists Dan Coombs and Phillip Allen invited a hundred artists to make paintings on the theme of The Perfect Nude which follows from a previous show entitled The Perfect Crime. An aesthetic experiment, the show presents a comprehensive range of responses to the subject; its aim, to create a rich network of images that will establish a context for representation of the body in contemporary painting.
In part, Allen and Coombs’ interest lies in the idea of imposing a subject onto the participating artists, to see what happens when the artist no longer bears responsibility for the subject. The show also seeks to explore a genre that has perhaps been neglected in recent contemporary art, and seeks to break down barriers between genres. Many of those invited usually work in abstract or non-representational ways and the exhibition asks whether this implicitly psychological genre, which taps directly into the artistic psyche, is ripe for a contemporary reawakening.
Eye opener discussion
Wed 4 Apr, 1.30pm, FREE
Join in with an informal discussion about the exhibition in the gallery.
Drawing from the Exhibition
One day course, Thu 12 Apr, 10 – 5pm £45 (£35), more info >>
Drawing tutor Nicci Wonnacott will host a day of discussion and life drawing responding to the exhibition.
Curators' talk
Sat 21 Apr, 2.30pm, FREE - date to be confirmed please call Box Office to check 01392 667080
Phillip Allen and Dan Coombs will discuss the background and themes of the exhibition.
