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Hayes Moods

Ross Taylor
May 2nd - May 24th 2009


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For the second exhibition in its 2009 programme Supplement presents new work by Ross Taylor.

For the exhibition Taylor has sought to undermine his painting practice by producing a series of paintings from previous failed works. Titled Window Paintings the ongoing series is presented on one wall in a similar way to a 19th Century Salon, this mode of display works to subvert the authority of the singular painting. Taylor's practice often involves reconfiguring the presentation of his painting.

In Hayes Moods sculptures stand in front of the paintings and occupy the exhibition as characters upon a stage. The paintings function as a scene or backdrop that the sculptures inhabit, with both elements interdependent and in dialogue. This sense of acting and play is extended in the exhibitions opening which takes the form of a children's party. Remnants from this are left in the space throughout rest of the exhibition.

The figurative sculptures are a series of caricatures influenced by various societal stereotypes and present a series of provocations to reassess and rethink the underlying assumptions and beliefs used in defining social identity. They occupy the space awkwardly, like suspicious intruders at a party.

A series of sculptures form the artist's Supplement. Please contact the gallery for further information.




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