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born in 1973, Forres, Scotland. London Based. Studied at Norwich School of Art and then Goldsmiths,London |
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Dreams, sex, self, mortality, the subconscious and, paradoxically, consciousness, all specific aspects of the human condition, are the themes which underpin Jo Dennis’ practice. She is interested in the connection between man and beast and the ridiculous nature of vanity, identity and beauty. Coupled with this is a fascination with the hyper-real states of self awareness and self loathing which stem from the excesses of modern life; binge drinking, drug induced paranoia, sexual disgust… |
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| Studied at Norwich school of art and then Goldsmiths London. Exhibitions: The Royal Academy of Arts, Spartacus Chetwynd’s Helmut Newton Ladies Night, Curated by temporarycontemporary, GSK Contemporary. Performance “Sol LeWitt hysteria” Jan 2009. London. www.helmutnewtonladiesnight.com Juried group exhibition chaired by Gavin Turk. The National Open Art Competition Chichester, Nov 2008, Chichester, West Sussex. Solo show, December 2006, Prenelle Gallery, London Consume Peckham, Residency at The Hope Pub, Part of I Love Peckham festival. Curated by Kieron Dennis. July 08, London. www.comsumepeckham.com Group exhibitions Plagiarise, in conjunction with The Camberwell Arts week, June 09. Peckham, London. www.camberwellarts.org.uk John Bloxham Gallery, Jan 08 - Feb 09, St Johns Hill, Clapham, London. Climate of Change 2, Jan - March 08. Finchley Rd. London. Climate of Change, December 07, Union Street, London. Obstacle, March 2007, Spectacle Gallery, Birmingham. http://www.the-event.org/spectacle.html Free, September 2006, The Foundry, London. The Lipman Virus, June 2006, 225 Royal College St, London. As isn’t, Aug-Sep 2002, Washington DC, USA. I did it my way, 26 July - 2002 August. Prenelle Gallery, London. Island Film festival, 9-16 July 2002. Prenelle Gallery, London. |
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