EcologyNOW

Are humans the most important species and if so, do we deserve top spot?

‘EcologyNOW’ is a hybrid museum intervention exploring links between human Forensics and animal species to challenge the position of humans at the top of the classic evolution chain. Sculptures and drawings by artist Pamela Schilderman highlight the need for conservation in the face of extinction. Deliberately provocative, this project is the result of a collaboration between the University of Birmingham, the Lapworth Museum of Geology and the artist.

Funded by Arts Council England through the National Lottery, AN Time, Space Money Artist Bursary, CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #15, MagGenome

Come join artists Hayley Harrison and Pamela Schilderman as they talk about the artworks in their current exhibition Fool’s Gold at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum. Through the transformation of waste and natural resources both artists invite visitors to engage in conversations around our environment and our use of materials.

Join artists Pamela Schilderman and Hayley Harrison as they talk about their work and inspirations behind their current exhibition Fool’s Gold. Pamela’s work is strongly influenced by science and nature and the way humble everyday objects can be transformed into something spectacular and beautiful. Hayley focuses on taking the debris of consumerism or found organic materials and re-appropriates them into new structures, that highlight our relationship with nature.

This is an opportunity open to De Montfort students to hear about Pamela Schilderman’s practise and ask questions in a relaxed, informal environment.

What is Portraiture? Is it the artistic representation of a person? The fact of being whom or what you are? Or is it just a simulation - a photoshopped enhanced reality?

Pamela Schilderman, Dutch-Brazilian artist born in Rotterdam in 1982, recently received The France Brodeur Award and an Arts Council England grant to exhibit her project 'Casket' in museums.

What is Portraiture? Is it the artistic representation of a person? The fact of being whom or what you are? Or is it just a simulation - a photoshopped enhanced reality? Join artist Pamela Schilderman as she attempts to answer some of these big questions.

Talks £2

Talks are free for Friends of Russell-Cotes

To reserve a place please contact the Welcome Desk or call 01202 451858

Is it the artistic representation of a person? The fact of being whom or what you are? Or is it just a simulation - a photo shopped enhanced reality?

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Is it the artistic representation of a person? The fact of being whom or what you are? Or is it just a simulation - a photo shopped enhanced reality?

FREE no need to book

Can deception ever be justified? What impact does it have on value and authenticity? Is it all just a matter of perception and how far does information manipulate the way we see art?

Artist talk at the following venues: Herbert Museum & Art Gallery Coventry, Bury Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pump Rooms Museum & Art Gallery Leamington Spa, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery Leicester. (2014 - 2015)