Try the extra-ordinary @ Haunch of Venison
Haunch of Venison is one of this weird and wonderful galleries who favour fantasy. Their shows always promise a travel through a new dimension, usually fun and colourful.
And this is so true right now. Have a look at this Portuguese artist’s work, Jana Vasconcelos. Inspired by Gloria Gaynor’s great hit I will survive, she present creatiosn that will really make you smile, like this chain of braids to guide the queues! Each sculpture alternates in identity, rainbow monsters with the softness of knitting and patchwork- kids will love those. But also object covered in laced crochet, you will find an elegant piano and an amazing bee along the way. My favourite remains this entirely dark room with a maze mad of fiberoptic flowers… As they are knee high, you feel as if you are being absorbed by the floor. Mesmerizing.
In paralel, do not miss Polly Morgan’s creations. I have been admiring her for years. This very skilled taxidermist knows how to erase the morbid side to create an almost Tim Burtonesque reality.
Haunch of venison
I will survive – Psychopomps
6 Burlington Gardens
London W1S 3ET
Until September 25, 2010
Free
5 Responses to “Try the extra-ordinary @ Haunch of Venison ”
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Chocoralie says:
Thanks sweet Jane! I must write this post about this fab ice-cream parlour. Watch this space, probably Tuesday!
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J’aime également l’art moderne quand il est drôle et poétique et coloré mais parfois ça me passe un peu au dessus de la tête…
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L’Ogresse: je suis tombee dessus par hasard et j’y retourne regulierement sans faute…
Marielle: je passe egalement a la Saatchi, gratuite, resolument contemporaine. J’avoue etre souvent… depassee! Mais tant que l’entree n’est pas payante, du moins, pas de regret.
Welcome back, Chocoralie! As always you ferret out the most unusual and attractive places to visit. I’m drooling in anticipation of your next food find! Cheers, Jane