‘Eclectic Cuts: Portraits’ , Edy Ferguson - CCA Galleries International is pleased to announce an exhibition entitled ‘Eclectic Cuts: Portraits’ fashioned after Alexander McQueen by American born and internationally recognised artist Edy Ferguson. The exhibition which is sponsored by Offshore International Recruitment Agency, Thomas & Dessain runs from Wednesday 21 October to Saturday 31st October 2015.
In this exhibition, Edy will showcase a series of cut collage, small scale models for monumental sculptures, furniture, drawings, paintings, photographs and a video installation inspired by the cutting process of the late fashion designer, Alexander McQueen. The basis of McQueen’s art was founded on his training as a traditional cutter of patterns for men’s clothing. Edy’s early artistic training was equally based on traditional modes of composition making in painting and drawing. As well as fashion, Edy draws references from cinema iconography, literature, and the world of rock music. She raises important and critical questions on the role of emotions in artistic creations, on the liberating power emitted by images and music and the coexistence of multiple and contradictory views in our experiences of reality.
Speaking about the exhibition, Edy Ferguson says; “I’m so tired of the widget-making, cookie cutter approach of the art market today. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. I’ve been making portraits all my life; through the story of others I learn about myself and I feel compelled to explain it through art. I like exploring what a portrait can be without even showing a face or just including a fragment of a body embedded in so many different settings in every possible medium.”
“Everyone I’m interested in deserves a form that suits. I research my subjects and I celebrate their diversity. I draw my inspiration from the poverty, the excess, the irony, the tragedy and the success. And why shouldn’t I? Not because I think the public can’t keep up, I wouldn’t insult them in this way. Instead of moderating art into a fashion brand, I really think we need to continue elevating fashion into art.” This show is dedicated to Alexander McQueen.
Images: 'Valentino Yellow' and ‘Sleeping Beauty (Kate with Pines)’ by Edy Ferguson
Gallery opening times: 10am to 5pm (Monday – Friday), 10am to 2pm (Saturday).
CCA Galleries International, Royal Court Chambers, 10 Hill Street, St Helier JE2 4UA
By CCAI on 15/10/2015