Brass Gallery is proud to present the first solo exhibition of carbon drawings and soft sculptures from prolific Leeds-based artist, Louise Atkinson.
This new body of work stems from her interest in genetic modification and the use of animals in medical testing. It examines the way animal symbolism in language is used to denigrate and oppress people and cultures, focusing on the historical and cultural associations between animals and humans in religion.
Louise Atkinson in her own words:
"I have a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary practice utilising a wide range of media including paper, photography, print, artist books, textiles and found objects. The specific concepts I address in my work include genetics, psychoanalysis and communications theory.
"I use a range of techniques within my practice including constructed textiles, origami, documentary photography of installation, bookbinding, drawing and printmaking. The concept and inspiration behind the work normally informs the techniques used and the form the work takes.
"My new body of work continues on from my interest in genetic modification and the use of animals in medical testing, to incorporate the way animal symbolism in language is utilised to denigrate and oppress people and cultures. This also extends to the historical and cultural associations between animals and humans, for example in a religious context, such as in ancient Egyptian or Mayan culture."