Brighton artist shortlisted for Cork Street open exhibition
Brighton-based conceptual artist eel has been shortlisted for this year’s Cork Street Open Exhibition, which takes place in London on August 9. The artist, whose work appears “playful at first glance, but reveals a deeper social context, has a particular interest in spray cans, and deconstructs the
Brighton-based conceptual artist eel has been shortlisted for this year’s Cork Street Open Exhibition, which takes place in London on August 9.
The artist, whose work appears “playful at first glance, but reveals a deeper social context, has a particular interest in spray cans, and deconstructs the concept of a can, the pressurised container and introduces it as a vessel containing ideas and concepts rather than just paint. These ideas are then reconstructed into a reflective, social statement.”
Eel said:
“An artist may produce a piece with a distinct message, but someone may interpret that message completely differently. This for me is successful art. I don’t force the viewer towards a predetermined conclusion. I hope and encourage them to find their own meaning in my art.”
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