REVISITING THE CORPSE: A YEAR IN DRAWING
23 AUGUST – 9 SEPTEMBER 2018
Opening Wednesday 22 AUGUST | 6 - 8 pm
Jan Handel, Jane Lush, Di Strange and Lisa Woolfe are Sydney artists and friends.
For the past year, in a joint project, each has made a drawing once a week and sent it to one of the others using a pre-determined cycle of inspiration
and response. Each drawing inspired the next and so on, bringing to life 208 diverse and dynamic works that reflect both the artists’ relationship and
their individuality.
The idea for Revisiting the Corpse arose from a parlour game of fun, chance, unseen elements and collaboration that was invented by the surrealists and known as ‘The Exquisite Corpse’. For Revisiting the Corpse, the artists had to abide by rules: all drawings must be A4, of portrait orientation, and respond spontaneously to the drawing just received. Artists were encouraged to use techniques, content, materials and technology outside their usual practice. Drawings could be posted, hand delivered or emailed.
After meeting 52 weekly deadlines and enjoying art making as a social and collaborative activity, these artists have created an extraordinary visual diary
with multiple voices, expressed in drawings that range from sublime to quirky to confronting.
For the past year, in a joint project, each has made a drawing once a week and sent it to one of the others using a pre-determined cycle of inspiration
and response. Each drawing inspired the next and so on, bringing to life 208 diverse and dynamic works that reflect both the artists’ relationship and
their individuality.
The idea for Revisiting the Corpse arose from a parlour game of fun, chance, unseen elements and collaboration that was invented by the surrealists and known as ‘The Exquisite Corpse’. For Revisiting the Corpse, the artists had to abide by rules: all drawings must be A4, of portrait orientation, and respond spontaneously to the drawing just received. Artists were encouraged to use techniques, content, materials and technology outside their usual practice. Drawings could be posted, hand delivered or emailed.
After meeting 52 weekly deadlines and enjoying art making as a social and collaborative activity, these artists have created an extraordinary visual diary
with multiple voices, expressed in drawings that range from sublime to quirky to confronting.
Images courtesy of the artists