View Two Gallery

Ceramic Rock
Two Views at View Two

Exhibition times meet the artists -
Friday 27th March 2009 12.00 - 16.00
Saturday 28th March 2009 12.00 – 16.00

Special view - Friday 27th March 2009 18-20.00

Performance by Dean Johnson - Friday 27th March 2009 20-22.00
Is an innovative exhibition of spontaneity and expression, contrasting sensual forms and hard edged performances.

The contemplative serenity of Janet Holmes’s provocative sculptures will appear in stark contrast to the raw urgent sounds of songwriter Dean Johnson.

The exhibition will form a backdrop to an improvised collaboration of sound and texture as both artists respond to each other, their environment and the changing atmosphere within the gallery.

The work on Show is that of Wirral based sculptural ceramicist, Janet Holmes, who uses clay to create provocative forms that become a personal statement to those that view them. Each piece seems to evoke an intimacy with the viewer. Janet says” I never try to interfere with the natural flow of the clay. I follow it and it inspires me, which can become a battle but the finished piece is where art embraces geology.”

The exhibition on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March between 12.00 – 16.00 gives the viewer the opportunity to meet the artist and see how these sculptures are created. Janet will be making a piece in response to the space around her and to the improvised sounds of musician Dean Johnson.

“I have no idea what I will play,” says Dean, “but the View Two Gallery has a natural ambience that lends itself to a more abstract performance. The building is bookended by the site of the original Probe Records and the Cavern and hopefully this maverick spirit will also inform my playing.”

To further expand on attacking the senses, there will be a performance by singer songwriter Dean Johnson on Friday 27th March starting at 20.00. This performance will excite different feelings to the work on show. Evocative and hard biting lyrics of love and life will contrast with the more intimate curves of the sculpture around the room.

This event will be the highlight in the year that follows 08. It will show that 08 was a rolling stone of expression, and that stone is unstoppable. Ceramic Rock shows how multi media compliments and supports, giving the viewer a multi faceted experience.

Artist contact details - Janet Holmes
www.ceramicrock.co.uk
www.myspace.com/ceramicrock
[email protected]