An American in Paris:An exhibition of drawing and writing
NOW And
AGAIN Gallery, Brighton, June 2014
Now and Again presents an exhibition of drawing and flash fiction.
To break out an art historical term, our premise has been ‘au premier coup’, at
first attempt, in one go. As a technique, it has been around since the
invention of oils. But as an attitude, it connects then with now.
It evokes the moment of freedom and free
expression; a day in the nineteenth century studio of émigré painter James
Abbott McNeill Whistler. Find him setting aside his earnest portrait
commission, picking up his brush, free from constraint, completing the painting
at first attempt. Au premier coup.
The gallery has asked artists and writers to respond to this term
‘premier coup’ in their own way, in two specific mediums - drawing is the embodiment of first impression.
Short short fiction may take several revisions but the readerly hit is instant.
How to Enter
This is an open call for drawings. There is no entry fee
but, if selected for the exhibition, the artist will be responsible for
transporting the work to the Gallery and its return, (all costs to be covered
by the artist).
A pamphlet containing reproductions of the works will be
produced to accompany the exhibition. Artists who have been selected will
receive a copy.
by 25th May.
Please include the title, materials, dimensions and state whether work is
framed or unframed.
Selected works need to be delivered to the Gallery in
Brighton during the 1st week of June 2014.
