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Carrie Reichardt
There is no subtle narrative or hidden stories in the works of Carrie Reichardt but a bold and enduring message formed with the language of collage. Reichardt takes a time honoured symbol of resistance – the spray can, as the form upon which she passionately delivers her mission; an un-requiting desire to question her audiences fundamental beliefs in the violence of contemporary society. The spray cans, created in a precious ceramic form, unable to deliver their usual torrent of text, act as a pages in Reichardt’s book of modern day propaganda. She collects, cuts and meticulously layers images from an obsessive collection of vintage, modern day and homemade decals. By doctoring an eclectic range of imagery and juxtaposing simple words and sayings, she invites the viewer to re-question their beliefs and social reality.
Education
1988 – 1991 Leeds Metropolitan University, BA Hons Degree in Fine Art (1:1)
1987 Kingston University Foundation Course (merit)
Selected Exhibitions
2008 Death Row, Vibe Gallery, London
2007 Batteries not included, Shrewsbury Open Exhibition
Touching Art, Touching You, Blind Art Exhibition, Menier
Chocolate Factory, London
The Tiki Show, Studio 95, London
2006 Gene Culture, Egg Space Gallery, Liverpool
Unnatural Selection, Shrewsbury Open Exhibition
Dirty Show, Detroit, U.S.A
Sense & Sensuality, Royal College of Art, London
2003 The Human Zoo, Hatton Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
Retrospective at Torture Garden Rubber Ball, London
2002 After Dolly; Art, Science, Ethics, ICA, London,
Mutiny at the Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Southbank, London
Art works in Mental Health, County Hall Gallery, London
2001 Lost Property Arts at the Camden Roundhouse
1998 Erotica Show, London
Disturbance Value, Syndicated Arts, London
1996 Words and Pictures, No. 5, Boxed Art
Public work
2005 The Treatment Rooms, mosaic house, Chiswick, London
2003 The Art of Recycling, large scale recycled mosaic, Harold Hill
Library, London
1998 12 Tribes; Public Art Sculpture, Crewe
Awards
1998 Montana New Zealand Wearable Art Award