‘Torsos’
"Torsos." an exhibition of silkscreens by Paul Johns, at the Robinson-Brooker Gallery. until June 25. Reviewed b\ David Brokenshire.
The human body has provided inspiration for artists from prehistoric times right to this day. In each period, artistic effort reflects something of the essence of the society in which it was created. This exhibition is truly of our own age. Multiple images are used and are grouped together. The flickering effect is rather akin to work in the cinema.
The groups of paintings are arranged both vertically and horizontally and the whole gallery can be viewed as a sculptural installation. Although the same screen is used a number of times, the •background colour and the torsos are each painted individually. Male and female figures have been used, and there is a subtle variation from painting to painting. While mildly enjoying the total effect. I' feel that the whole exhibition has been too coldly conceived. Lust for life and joy in the living seem to wither in the face of this cerebral experiment.
‘Torsos’
Press, 14 June 1982, Page 13
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