Hopkinson Mossman is currently hosting a solo exhibition by Oliver Perkins titled “Bleeding Edge.”The exhibition showcases a series of new works by the artist. “In cartography and printmaking, the bleeding edge is the edge of a print, chart, or map on which the printed image extends beyond the normal margin to the edge of the sheet. Alternatively, the scientific or technological definition of the term refers to a project that is on the very leading edge of development. The words ‘bleeding edge’ illustrate the inherent risks — physical pain or a monetary equivalent — that accompany radical innovation at the edge of accepted knowledge. Perkins’ process embraces the moment of potential that engenders a moment of jeopardy, or risk, deconstructing the painting surface, physically cutting it, compromising it, in a continuously evolving process of innovation. The paintings in ‘Bleeding Edge’ are relatives of Perkins’ earlier implant paintings, yet instead of a painting inserted beneath the canvas skin, the secondary painting here is partially exposed. Sometimes inserted still wet with rabbit skin glue, the gesture is fluid and takes place within the act of painting, to reveal that which ‘hovers’ at the fringes of our attention,” says the gallery.In these works, the artist creates a combination of objects that draws attention of the viewers to the only visible margin of the inserted work, while creating a new margin in the raised surface of the first canvas, non-identical in surrounding width, and taut slope.Born in 1979, Oliver Perkins lives and works in Christchurch. His recent exhibitions include: Recent exhibitions include: “Japanese Laurel,” Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Auckland (2017); “Translations,” Hopkinson Mossman, Auckland (2017); “Painting: A Transitive Space,” St. Paul St Gallery, AUT, Auckland (2016); “XXXVII Certamen Minicuadros,” Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, Alicante (2016); “Micro Salon 7,” Galerie l’inlassable, Paris (2016); “Necessary Distraction: A Painting Show,” Auckland Art Gallery toi o Tamaki, Auckland (2016); “When I paint my masterpiece,” Hopkinson Mossman, Auckland (2014); “Accordion,” Cell Project Space, London (2011). In 2017 Perkins was artist-in-residence at Parehuia McCahon House, Auckland.The exhibition will be on view through July 7, 2018, at Hopkinson Mossman, Level 2, 22 Garrett St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New ZealandFor details visit: http://hopkinsonmossman.comClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin
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