Masters of Art and Sport
Masters of Art and Sport
29th Oct 2016 –12th Feb 2017
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Get your SPART here!
SPART, this is my abbreviation of Sport-Art, not very clever, but what is very clever is the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery “Masters of Art and Sport” exhibition which runs from the 29th Oct – 12 Feb 2017. Download the poster.
Stoke-on-Trent, the UK’s European Sport City 2016 is celebrating the regions twin heritage of artistic achievement and sporting prowess by marrying the two together. Well, that’s my take on it but there’s a lot more to it than that. The technical spiel is that the exhibition looks at the abstract similarities and differences of art and sport.
It features 20 paintings by the late International Northern Artist Philippe Aird. One of the works was a collaboration between Philippe and British Olympic gold medalist Darren Campbell whose career achievements provide the sporting element to the event. Philippe, who as a teenager was taught by world-famous Salford artist L.S. Lowry, had his own distinctive style and methodology producing high energy paintings with explosions of colour.
The painting symbolises the “B of the Bang” spontaneous release of physical and mental energy and how the mindset, technique and preparation of two very different individuals create something very special.
Lots more? You bet, starting with The City of Stoke sport show room featuring the work of award winning sport artist Paine Proffitt. The acclaimed local artist illustrates that the world of art and sport are not all that different. The artwork is a powerful reminder of how local clubs, teams and fans have helped to shape the character and identity of the people of the Potteries.
The superstars of the past were the great classical and latterly modernist artists. The Gods of the 20th and 21st century are our sporting heroes. To continue this theme The Potteries Museum has nominated 4 outstanding athletes to represent the city as it’s “Masters of Art and Sport Ambassadors” Be part of the celebration and come along to the Potteries Museum & Art gallery, we would love to see you.
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
Tickets £5, concessions £3
