Platinum at The Edge, Cheapside // June 2nd 2011 // 6.30 – 11pm


This evening will be a mix of performance installation and lectures, samples of new theatre pieces, explorations of gps gaming and intentionally bad music courtesy of CLUB HOT ZEUS.  Entry is free.  Cash bar.

Platinum is an emerging artist development scheme for those living in the West Midlands. There is an emphasis on process and exploration rather than the resolution of an idea or artwork. There are six artists on the scheme from a range of backgrounds and experiences. On the 2nd June join us to see the latest works in progress by these artists.

Rob Jones ||| www.newmacho.com/ |||
Sarah Farmer ||| www.sarahmfarmer.co.uk/ |||
Lucy Nicholls ||| www.lucy-nicholls.co.uk/ |||
Alex Wojtulewicz ||| www.alekswojtulewicz.wordpress.com/ |||
Nikki Pugh ||| www.npugh.co.uk/ |||
Mark Essen ||| www.markessen.org/ |||

Platinum is produced and organised by Fierce and funded by the Arts Council with support from Warwick Arts Centre, Business Link and Friction Arts.

 

How to get there:

Friction Arts, The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside, Deritend, Birmingham, B12 0QH

 

 

 

An insight into the work that will be shown …

 

Rob Jones:  My Piece

An exploration into personal fears.  This work will involve sharing a series of experiences.

 

Nikki Pugh: Prototypes for Colony

A playful device that aims to gently nudge and augment people’s perceptions of the urban landscape.

 

Aleks Wojtulewicz:  fr36ze

An exploration of the stimulatory effects of adrenaline.  The physical act is militaristic.

 

Sarah FarmerCultural Amnesia: what we lost in the fire

A research-led investigation of the cultural history of the arts in Birmingham from the perspective of recent graduates.

 

Lucy Nicholls:  In Preparation for Death

Researching the commodification of the ritual of funeral, while exploring death within its wider social and cultural meaning.

 

Mark Essen: Club Hot Zeus; BAD MUSIC

John Napier and CLUB HOT ZEUS present BAD MUSIC.