Body memory

The final leg of a three-part international art exhibition, Body Memory: Warsaw, Potsdam, Dundee, recently opened at the Cooper Gallery, DJCAD. The five DJCAD graduates and two lecturers involved have already taken part in exhibitions in Poland and Germany and have been joined by their international counterparts in Dundee for the final event.

Along with the Polish and German visitors, recent graduates Caroline Alexander, Stephanie Shiels, Thomas Malley, Elaine Symington and Myra Gallicker, and Elaine Shemilt, Reader in Fine Art, unveiled their work at a special preview event. Professor Kerstin Mey, Chair of Fine Art, University of Ulster, formerly Senior lecturer in History and Theory of Art, DJCAD, has co-ordinated the project, which aims to promote creative responses to the contemporary conception of the body.

Commenting on the exhibition, Elaine Shemilt said, "This is an opportunity for artists to foster international links and engage in a cross-cultural dialogue. It is a fantastic opportunity for the public to become involved in the experience by sampling the exhibited works".

The exhibition runs until 24 October and is free and open to the public.

A two week programme of events, including music, art and performance, will take place between 4-15 October in the Cooper Gallery and Lower Foyer Gallery. The programme includes the launch night for the next release on 'discparc' - the University‘s music and audio art label.

Full details are available from www.exhibitions.dundee.ac.uk