It seems that in every era, no matter how optimistic, the social mood is either mitigated by or closely followed by a period of pessimism and in turn, followed again by optimism. Brit's new images, objects, and video representing apocalyptic paranoia combined with trancelike whimsy look at this idea. A 3D model of Homer Simpson’s nuclear factory is transformed into a winter dreamscape. Emergency vehicles cross over a bridge over a satellite image of the Verdun.
Anarchy is Avondale is another in the series of exhibitions through which the backstory of Cook & Co becomes apparent. Her 2010 exhibition The Queen is Dead, Long live the Queen memorialized the last days of Cook & Co's regal glories, and her upcoming 2011 exhibition in Amsterdam will unveil the reborn identity of her global jewellery company. Whereas Anarchy reflects the angsty, rebellious teenage years of Cook & Co.
Beneath the Blue… and between the earth and sky. A vision of the future where synthetic materials merge with the natural world, a cross pollination of the organic, the artificial and the romantic.
About the gallery
Mary Newton Gallery represents selected contemporary New Zealand artists, and specialises in the exhibition and sale of contemporary New Zealand art.
