Art

Evolution-Revolution

Lauren Down | Tuesday 1 February, 2011 21:34

●

Featuring nine vibrant, large-scale acrylic paintings and twenty works on paper by acclaimed artist Ben Jones, ‘Evolution-Revolution’ is the first major exhibition to feature in the newly renovated gallery space at Rich Mix. Rising to prominence during the Black Arts Movement of the 70s, Jones continues to infuse his imagery with socio-political commentary. From a distance the images appear too concerned with surface pattern but when you draw closer to works such as ‘Thank you BP’ the reality of the times we are living in begins to dawn. All at once escapism and reality, Jones’ vividly colourful works confront the viewer with hope and despair, calling for the viewer to help create a better world. Until 24 February.
Richmix, 35 – 47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch Highstreet, E1 6LA www.richmix.org.uk

Filed in:

Snipe Highlights

Some popular articles from past years

  1. London has chosen its mayor, but why can’t it choose its own media?
  2. The best church names in London, and where they come from
  3. 9 poems about London: one for each of your moods
  4. Diary of the shy Londoner
  5. Summer Camp: Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days
  6. An interview with Desiree Akhavan
  7. Number of people using Thames cable car plunges
  8. Hope and despair in Woolwich town centre
  9. Peter Bayley has worked for 50 years as a cinema projectionist in East Finchley
  10. Margaret Thatcher statue rejected by public