Joint Pre-view - a huge thank you!

I would like to say a massive THANKS to all those who attended the pre-view evening of the joint show: The Ephemeral Qualities of Being, at Shine in Harehills. The exhibition will run through March 2009.

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The Ephemeral Qualities of Being Art Exhibition

The Ephemeral Qualities of Being, Shine, Leeds, UK
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Shari Baker will be showcasing her recently published work : The Ephemeral Qualities of Being.

Join Kevin Hickson and Shari Baker, February 13th, at Shine in Harehills, for a pre-view evening of 'The Ephemeral Qualities of Being', a joint exhibition. The two artists both explore the essences of human existence. One with paintings of a lurid journey through microcosmic life-forms, the other with photographic traces of self as movement within a space.

The pre-view will coincide with the launch of Victoria Jewell Catering at Shine.

Come along - 5pm and 8pm - and enjoy some nibbles and drinks!

Winter Solstice Art Installation

Winter Solstice at Shine, Leeds, UK
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A Light and Sound Installation showcased Sunday, December 20th at Shine in Harehills in celebration of the Winter Solstice.

Artist, Kevin Hickson, worked with local school children, throughout December to create giant willow sculptures which were showcased in the Foyer. Multi-media artist, Shari Baker created a series of light designs to illuminate the sculptures, enhancing the luminescent qualities of these micro-lifeforms as they float in an unseen subterranean space at the preview event.

This pilot project was intended to explore potential creative partnerships involving businesses and communities within the Harehills area of the city, with a view to creating more installations and activities in the future.

Kevin talks about the project | Preview evening photographs

Light & Sound Installation

A Light and Sound Installation showcased Sunday, December 21st at Shine in Harehills, in celebration of the Winter Solstice.

In collaboration with artist, Kevin Hickson, this was a culmination of work created with local school children, throughout December to to acknowledge and celebrate the winter solstice. Kevin and the children of Bankside Primary School, and Whitkirk Primary School, created giant willow sculptures that were to hang in the atrium of shine. These were showcased during a light and sound event, at sunset on the 21st December. Multi-media artist, Shari Baker created a series of light designs to illuminate the sculptures, enhancing the luminescent qualities of the micro-lifeforms as they floated in an unseen subterranean space. The exhibition ran throughout the months of December and January 2008/2009.

This pilot project was intended to explore potential creative partnerships involving businesses and communities within the Harehills area of the city, with a view to creating more installations and activities in the future.

Kevin talks about the project | Short video of the installation

Heart of Gold

What is art, if not seduction?

Celebration of Light

Traditionally used for celebrations and festivals, many people believe it is good luck to release a wish lantern as it symbolises the release of ones worries and problems.

These were released as part of a joint sculpture and projection project exploring the natural rhythms of light and dark across a year. The light and sound event showcased from sunset on December 21st, 2008, at Shine in Leeds, Uk.