… a show of small-scale sculptures of the human/humanoid figure
Bankley Studios & Gallery
Bankley Street
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 3PP
Preview 26th May 6-9pm
Open to the public: 27 May to 4 June Sat-Sun 12-5 pm
“Strange Little Things” show at Bankley Gallery, 26th May – 4th June.
Conceived, organised and curated by Axel Bottenberg
The human figure has fascinated artists since the beginning of mankind. A lump of clay, fashioned into a human shape, a simple carving from wood or stone. The human figure is without doubt the most recognised form of sculpture in the world.
I have chosen a number of artists who have been making small scale human / humanoid figures to contribute to this show. Each artist has their own approach to using the human figure, but an overriding element is their use of a quirky nature or strange narrative.
Some artists are already fairly established, and I knew their work from within the Manchester art scene, others are less known and were recommended to me by friends, some I stumbled across in art events, some are long term friends whose work I respect and value.
