The Redemptive Beauty of Life After Death

Future Factory, based within Nottingham Trent University, in
collaboration with the New Art Exchange, is proud to present The
Redemptive Beauty of Life After Death, curated by Michael Forbes. The
exhibition will take place in The Bonington Gallery from 12th January
until 17th February 2007.

Eight contemporary visual artists: Said Adrus, Robert Ball, Giles Corby,
David Farrell, Michael Forbes, Mik Godley, Martin Godwin and Raksha
Patel will comment on 'life after death' and the remaining visual legacy
which gets incorporated into everyday life.

We are presented a world where the body and soul no longer remains,
where symbols leave footprints of the lives that have gone before.

The show includes a diverse range of subject matter: the removal of an
Indian military grave in Woking, the humble pacemaker, the seductive
attraction of second hand guns, Northern Ireland landscapes that hide
horrors of the past, child mortality in relationship to poverty, Nazi
secret bunkers built by slave labour, roadside floral memorials,
isolated
apocalyptic landscapes and coloured fountains representing the passage
of blood through the human body.

The exhibition contradicts all perceptions of morbidity and celebrates
the natural beauty that arises through life, whilst recognising the
frailty of human existence.

On Saturday 13th Jan 2007 there will a chance to hear the artists talk 
about their work and practice, the 'Artists in Conversation' will be
hosted by Dr Mark Rawlinson of The University of Nottingham. Starting at
2pm in the Bonington Atrium, Bonington Building - refreshments will be
provided. To book a place call Sam on 0115 848 8447

On Friday 2nd Feb 2007 Mik Godley and Michael Forbes will be doing a
presentation on their work - this forms part of the University Live
Programme at Broadway Cinema.

Starting at 11am - open to the public

A full colour publication will be available to accompany this exhibition
For further information about The Redemptive Beauty of Life After Death
please contact:

Lisa Urwin on (0115) 848 8446 or email [log in to unmask]

Michael Forbes on (0115) 993 9825 or email
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The Bonington Gallery,
Nottingham Trent University,
School of Art and Design,
Bonington Building,
Dryden Street,
Nottingham, NG1 4GG.
www.ntu.ac.uk/ntsad/bonington
Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Friday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Saturday: 1.00 - 5.00 pm
(closed Sundays, public and bank holidays)

Future Factory is supported by Nottingham Trent University and East
Midlands Arts Council

The New Art Exchange is supported by Nottingham City Council and East
Midlands Arts Council