Lacuna

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'In a work of art, the lacuna is an interruption in the figurative fabric.' Cesare Brandi 2005

Exhibiting artist Joy Buttress is currently undertaking doctoral study at the School of Art & Design. Her work investigates the current interpretation of lace in contemporary visual culture.

Lacuna explores the interface between skin and pattern which is created by lace fabric when worn on the body. The work in this exhibition portrays human skin through the use of leather and latex; embedding meaning and emotive boundaries through the application of decoration and pattern. Hand processes that include forms of stitch, and machine processes of laser etching and digital embroidery, are combined to create unfamiliar surfaces.

Joy’s research is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Private view
The private view for this exhibition will take place on Wednesday 22 February 2012 from 6 pm - 8 pm

If you would like to attend the private view please RSVP boningtongallery@ntu.ac.uk

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