Steve Thorpe/Paul Ramsay

Steve Thorpe Paul Ramsay

Works of Friction

Paul Ramsay and Steve Thorpe are both fascinated by the process of what happens when stones are eroded. However, they are both paying attention to two very different aspects: Steve Thorpe is interested in the transformation of matter from solid to powder (slow in human terms, but a kind of speeded-up weathering) while Paul Ramsay is drawn to the sounds that emanate as one material rubs against another (the product of friction between inert materials that are yet full of emotive, human resonance). This show comprised Steve Thorpe's 'Rock Works' created from materials from specific sites and Paul Ramsay’s sound installation 'Frictional Account' derived from recordings of stones activated through being ground together. Notation, documentation and speculative/collaborative visual pieces were also on display. A new show is being prepared for 2008 - see below:

Latest news: Steve Thorpe will be showing 'Rockworks' in the Glove Factory at the Appledore Visual Arts Festival from 29th May to 1st June 2008 The opening is Wednesday 28th May at 7.30 p.m. at the Glove Factory. Appledore is in North Devon near Bideford. There are numerous events and exhibitions over the weekend. The artist will be present at the opening and on Thursday.

ART TERRACINA GALLERY, HAVEN BANKS, EXETER QUAY, DEVON EX2 8GR - UK Open: 2nd - 16th September 2007 Thursday to Sunday 11am - 5pm www.artterracina.co.uk tel: 01392 412313 email: cristina@artterracina.co.uk download gallery map PDF (324 KB)   download postcard PDF (712 KB)

sponsored by the University of Plymouth

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