Peter Liversidge presents Howling Wolves and Carcass
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Ikon Gallery
Peter Liversidge presents Howling Wolves and Carcass
August and September 2005
Venue: Ikon Gallery, Oozells Square, Brindleyplace
www.ikon-gallery.co.uk
Peter Liversidge
Howling Wolves and Carcass
August and September 2005
British artist Peter Liversidge will be presenting two new projects in landmark public spaces in Birmingham as part of Ikon Gallery’s innovative Offsite Programme.
Over the last decade, Liversidge’s work has encompassed almost every medium and mode of address available to artists today. His work, often realised in the public realm, is quirky and humorous, gently mocking aspirational imagery associated with consumer goods and heroic landscapes.
HOWLING WOLVES
This is a sound piece literally involving the sound of wolves howling, lifted from a horror movie soundtrack. Driving through the city streets at pub closing time and sunrise, the artist will transmit the recording from the back of an unmarked van. Taking place over a series of days the sound will echo around empty streets and provide an uncommon backdrop to the City’s night life.
Howling Wolves 20 & 21 August: Ikon Gallery, 10.30pm to 11pm
Howling Wolves 27 & 28 August: through Birmingham City Centre, 7.30am to 8am
Howling Wolves 10 & 11 Sept: through Birmingham City Centre, 7.30am to 8am and Ikon Gallery, 10.30pm – 11pm
CARCASS
This project involves the installation of the huge structure of a dinosaur carcass in prominent public spaces. Constructed from the same material used in children’s bouncy castles, the 10 metre high inflatable will redefine the space and provide an interesting talking point for passers by. The sites, including The Botanical Gardens, Birmingham’s prime shopping location The BullRing and the City’s business district, Brindleyplace have been chosen for their distinctiveness and the diversity of people who use these spaces. The work depicts a vision of a natural world that we have lost sight of, while the medium comically undermines any romantic attachment that a viewer might otherwise feel.
Supported by Urban Fusion and Arts Council England.
