visual art review

Pin Ups!

Ben R Thomas

Doing for drawing pins what Warhol did for Campbell's soup, Ben R Thomas has successfully employed an everyday object to produce art that is as powerful as it is playful. Seven pieces form this exhibit; some brilliantly colourful, kaleidoscopic patterns and others more subdued, consisting solely of silver and gold pins. It is the metallic latter that captured my heart, the way that Thomas has angled and layered the pins is sublime, crafting landscapes so textured and intricate that an overall feeling of luxury is born. Inspired by Bowie and Numan, this is quirky pop art at its best.

More, 3 - 26 May, times vary, free, fpp 67

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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