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DEBUT EXHIBITION: THE AMAZING ROCK ART OF MERSEYSIDE ARTIST PAUL TERENCE MADDEN, View Two’s new Artist-in-Residence.
Rock Boys…And? The latest exhibition at Liverpool’s View Two Gallery opened on March 28 2014 at 23 Mathew Street. The show continues for an extended preview to mark Paul Terence Madden becoming View Two’s Artist-in-Residence for the coming three months.
A reception for Rock Boys …And? will take place early in May when the… surprise ….And? extras will be added.
Brought up on an Ellesmere Port council estate, residing in Chester and well travelled in between, Paul Terence Madden charged headfirst through the dizzy world of the music business. His days were spent on graphic design, his nights watching rock bands like the Sex Pistols.
Being from Merseyside means the Beatles are in there as well, explaining why his life really was a case of eight days (and nights) a week.
He played in numerous bands as lead guitarist and even managed big-name group Boys Wonder, winning them a recording contract.
Life turned out a long and winding road for Madden, from the day he left Ellesmere Port, studying at Chester Art School (where he and Deaf School bassist Steve Lindsey met and became life-long friends). Lindsey followed in the footsteps of Lennon and went to Liverpool School of Art, Madden headed to the London College of Printing.
From there a graphic art studio in Soho became his workplace, surviving on four hours sleep a night.
A decade ago Madden embarked on his passion for paintings, all in gloriously expensive Golden Acrylic paints. The result is a collection of almost 40 works, Bowie, Sid Vicious and Strummer, are all there along with McCartney, Lennon and even Kraftwerk. More are on their way some time soon.
The paintings of Madden’s rock heroes are more than pictures. Look closely at the faces on the canvas and read the stencilled lyrics, embellished with touches of semi-legible graffiti – a fusion of art and calligraphy.
“This endless exhibition is a true homage, a reflection of my life connected to the world of music. The paintings are of people I love and admire. They are a reflection of that real dreamworld which I am lucky enough to live in and enjoy,” says Madden.
ROCK BOYS…AND? is a free exhibition of never before seen paintings by Paul Terence Madden.
New Opening Hours for this exhibition: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays noon until 5pm, private viewings by appointment.
View Two is part of The Long Night
View Two will be open late on 24 September 2009 as part of The Long Night 2009. You can enjoy the Lost Voices music night and see the excellent National Acrylic Painter’s Association Annual Exhibition. Read the rest of this entry »
Above the Beaten Track Festival at View Two
ABOVE THE BEATEN TRACK
SATURDAY 22/08/09, DOORS 14.00 – LATE
£5 ENTRY
On the 22nd August the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street opens its doors for the return of the Above The Beaten Track festival. Following the runaway success of last year’s inaugural event, the Above The Beaten Track team have beavering away to make this year even more special, whilst maintaining our ethos of championing all things alternative, marginal and local; on all three floors of the gallery space.
Music will be provided by a horde of local talent, treating us to the finest of blues, folk and acoustic tinged rock – we’ll be joined by the likes of Ragz, Dead Cities, Marc Sunderland (Peter and the Wolf), Dave Owen, Atlantic Massey, Letters in Red and many more, with Beaten Tracks DJs Richie Vegas, Musica del Alma & Monkey filling in the gaps. There may be a few guests making an appearance too…
And like any self respecting festival should be, it’s about more than the music – we’re joined by our friends at CulturePool for their birthday celebrations hosted by Organic Cherry, plus local live art collective Draw The Line who will be producing a range of art throughout the day, including a live mural – so bring your pens and get involved. TV Lux, Tom George and Canvas will all be hosting events downstairs throughout the day too – there will be film screenings, live AV exhibitions and all kinds of other lovely stuff.
A true example of a collision of art and music, this year’s Above The Beaten Track is striving to support local acts and give a platform to grassroots musicians, artists and performers to showcase their work to vibrant and willing audience – all the while maintaining relaxed festival like atmosphere in the wonderful environs of the View Two Gallery. We’ll be offering food and drink on the night too – sandwiches and cakes to keep your stomach as nourished as your soul.
For more information/advance tickets:
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0151 708 2841