August 4, 2010
The Shadow, Compton Verney
Compton Verney
Warwickshire
Saturday 30 June – Sunday 9 September
Shadows carry with them a range of associations. Whilst the shadow exists as a scientific phenomenon, its presence, from the Greek philosopher Plato through to J.M. Barrie’s children’s story Peter Pan reflects the values and beliefs of society as well as an expression of psychological states.
The Shadow is the first extensive group show of its kind to look at an ancient theme that continues to emerge particularly in the work of contemporary artists. The exhibition will provide the viewer with a series of atmospheric encounters where sometimes the source is revealed but frequently the shadow exists independently, often revealing a presence outside the space represented.
The exhibition includes painting, sculpture and video by international contemporary artists such as Doug Aitken, Laurie Anderson, Christian Boltanski, Ceal Floyer, Mona Hatoum, Gary Hill, Tracey Moffatt, Anri Sala, Fiona Tan, Andy Warhol, William Wegman and Francesca Woodman.
Exhibition curated by Lea Vergine and organised by Palazzo delle Papesse, Siena and MAN, Nuoro.
The Choirboy (A Young Singer), Georges de La Tour (1640s)
To compliment The Shadow exhibition, Compton Verney will present a number of key candlelight works by the French artist Georges de La Tour (1593–1652).
