22 March 2005

Ken Russell inspired exhibition

Photo opportunity, 5.00pm, Thursday 24 March, Cooper Gallery, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

Stills available from exhibition department on 01382 3455330

Four artists inspired by the films of cult British film director Ken Russell will exhibit their work in the exhibition 'Dance of the Seven Veils' in the Cooper Gallery at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, running until 15 April.

Lali Chetwynd is exhibiting her homemade stage props including animal masks and costumes from some of her recent surreal exhibitions. The young artist is also currently showing in London's prestigious ‘Becks Futures’ exhibition.

Olivia Plender, recent artist-in-residence at the University of Dundee's Visual Research Centre will display her comic strip inspired by Ken Russell's opinions on what makes an artist a genius.

Visitors can also see London based artist, Pablo Bronstein's Ken Russell inspired stage set and Adam Chodzko's film, where he invited back the unsung extras, of one of Russell's most shocking films 'The Devils', to talk about their experiences.

The exhibition is accompanied by photo-journalist Michael Peto's images of the Ken Russell film shoot for 'The Dance on the Seven Veils'. The images form part of the Michael Peto Photographic Collection at the University of Dundee Archives.

The exhibition can be seen in the Cooper Gallery, Exhibitions Department, DJCAD, 13 Perth Rd, Dundee until 15 April. Opening hours are Mon-Fri: 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat: 9.30am - 4.30pm.

For further information please contact Jenny Brownrigg, Exhibitions Department on 01382 348017

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk