Local artists present a range of paintings, drawings, watercolours and 3D works in the 58th annual exhibition by the Walsall Society of Artists. Some works are available to buy and demonstrations are held at the gallery every weekend throughout the exhibition.
Short interview with Conor Harrington, discussing his career and the background of Masters of the Universe, his peice for the Outsiders exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, 2008.
Curator Deborah Robinson discusses the exhibition Outsiders with contributing artists Conor Harrington and Lucy McLaughlin, also asking questions about their art and influences, as well as going into depth on their time with Lazarides gallery, London. They talk about their pieces in the exhibition and their lives as graffiti-influenced artists.
Approx. running time 37.00 minutes
A short film directed by Matt Watkins featuring Lucy McLauchlan's improvised painting process and the harvesting of urban detritus. Tacit was filmed between locations in Birmingham and Walsall Art Gallery.
The soundtrack was composed, performed and recorded by McLauchlan and Watkins with a circuit bent broken radio and a 'prepared' piano in the reception of Birmingham's Custard Factory.
Thanks to Rich Coldicott for helping with the photography.