October 11 - 31 2005

Private Views took place on:
Tuesday October 11th 6.30 - 8.30pm
Thursday October 13th 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Sunday October 16th 12.00 - 3.00pm

and viewing by appointment.

THE SAINTS

St. Wilgefortis (20th June) and St Wulfstan (19th January)

St. Jerome (30th September)

St. David (1st March)

St. Lucy (13th December)

St John (24th June)

St. Andrew (30th November)

St. Valentine (14th February)

St. George (23rd April)

The Saints series came about when I was talking to a friend about the narrative element in my work. I wanted to explore symbolism and the issues I had of being brought up as a Roman Catholic and she suggested I look at the Saints as a subject for a new series of paintings. The works are a tapestry of research not only into the lives of just a few saints, but also the cults and superstitions that have grown around them. Using historic and Catholic sources, I paint the Saints in contemporary settings, rendering them almost kitsch. Some of their faces are based on real people. I weave the anecdotal with symbols and the, often bizarre, facts about the Saints' lives. The resulting works are not intended to be religious but explore stories, many of which have become unfamiliar in today's society.

This show is dedicated to Steve, Molly, & Conor. And to Sophie Parkin whose
idea it was.

Explore images, text, installation views and CV from her previous 2002 exhibition.

For further information contact Jonathan Ross
by e-mail or phone 020 7370 2239