In an artistic twist on the literary, Cardiff Drawing Group
challenge the boundaries of drawing in their latest show ‘With reference to …’
at Art Central, Town Hall, Barry, from 18 September to 13 October,
inspired by the Vale of Glamorgan's 'Book Week'.
Drawing on works as wildly varied as
Frankenstein and The Snow Queen, visitors will be surprised by the artistic
interpretations of many literary favourites. Pride and Prejudice, the
Mabinogion and the works of Shakespeare share the walls with the Dictionary and
Darwin. The show invites the viewer to think about their favourite
written works in new and unusual ways.
Artist Shirley Anne Owen, said:
“The show is an exciting opportunity to really explore a piece
of literature visually. I hope the viewer will be intrigued by the
individual investigations and in whether they agree with the artists' ways of
seeing things.”
Since 2002 Cardiff Drawing Group has been meeting, to draw, and
to question what drawing is. Always seeking new challenges, the group
regularly exhibits, producing work that can be quirky, funny, and is constantly
surprising. Choosing themes that push and expand their individual drawing
practice, the group aim to engage and challenge the
viewer.