UEL award winning artist sparks up local interest
Friday 22 February 2013
Turner Prize-winning artist and MA Fine Art programme leader at the University of East London, Grenville Davey, has launched his new exhibition at the View Tube community venue in Stratford. The Sparked exhibition will help the public find out about the artist, and the permanent artwork he will install in the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Exclusively for the View Tube and its visitors, Davey has installed the maquettes that are the original models he made for his artwork from the Olympic Park. He has also developed a new series of works which are about being playful and disruptive. These include some very distinctive installations of eyes, a specially customised set of playing cards and a card table where you can sit and play games.
This Sunday, the artist will also lead the Sparked Free Family Fun Day from 11.00am-3.00pm, which will be an event where people can take part in games, art activities and help build East London's biggest domino rally!
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