On Friday 1st April 2011 you may be fooled into thinking how can an event like Broken Britain actually be taking place?.........
Combining the renowned self confessed ‘Enfant terrible’ of the Urban Art World Mason Storm, along with a collection of some of the UK’s most highly respected urban artists including Jody, Bungle, Schoony, Stealer, Brickz & stones T.Wat and Mick Hockney who have exhibited alongside Inkie and Urban legend Banksy.
Internationally recognised Bristol born photographer ‘Beezer’ will also be exhibiting. Beezer’s first book, Wild Dayz, a compilation of 220 original photos taken by the then fledgling teenage photographer. The 2009 UK release of Wild Dayz is a rare document of an emerging underground youth culture that helped shape later mainstream lifestyles in the UK
The New Bedlam Art Asylum is proud to present Broken Britain.
The story and inspiration behind the show is extremely talented Weston-Super-Mare based artist Jamie Scanlon (JPS) and is one of real life struggle, but ultimately triumph over adversity. Whilst many may not consider the creator of Broken Britain a perfect role model he is certainly an inspiration and demonstration of the indomitable nature of the human spirit. When asked about Broken Britain JPS replies “Through the medium of chaos, order will be restored”
The exhibition is free and can be seen at Centrespace Gallery Leonard Lane BS1 1EA Bristol for 1 week between 2nd and 7th of April 10am – 6.30pm daily After this the show will then be moved to Brick Lane London opening May 2011.
During Broken Britain the original art work and prints will be available to purchase, including postcards of images by the exhibiting artists, the money raised from the sale of the postcards will be donated to Bristol Children's Hospital and Frenchay Neurology Unit.
The show will combine, documentary film, photography with art in the form of oils, spray, stencils, acrylics sculpture and even mixed media assemblage.
The New Bedlam Asylum recognises that despite the title, Britain is also a beautiful place and is proud to present works of art from The Hand Made Corset Company, where art and fashion merge.
“The Broken Britain show. Addressing the issues of globalisation, the decline of empire, unsustainable consumerism, & religious bigotry through the medium of lingerie..... Well, someone has to!” Penn O’Gara the Handmade Corset Company.
For further information on any of the artists involved, the charities being supported by the event, The New Bedlam Art Asylum or details of the event itself please contact.