Trapezium Gallery exhibition of Lauren Kelly and Jess Swift's art
An art exhibition is set to open in Bradford.
The exhibition, titled 'In Full Colour,' will showcase the work of multi-disciplinary artists Lauren Kelly and Jess Swift, at Trapezium Gallery, on Kirkgate, from May 10 to May 31.
Ken Woods, of Trapezium Gallery, said: "We are delighted that friends Jess and Lauren have teamed up to exhibit their vibrant work."
Kelly's work, which spans painting, collage, photography, and digital art, explores themes of nostalgia, youth culture, and the aesthetics of hedonism.
She said: "I am interested in collapsing the boundaries between the real and the re-imagined.
"Viewers are invited into that in-between space, where prettiness can be powerful, and where nostalgia, though tinted rosy retrospection, still leaves something raw behind."
Swift, who primarily works in abstract painting and contemporary sculpture, explores neurodiversity and alternative learning methods through her work.
She said: "As a dyslexic artist, my paintings are an expression of my reclaiming ownership, and I encourage the viewer to partake in the process."
The exhibition will be open on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm.
There will be refreshments and a chance to meet the artists at a launch event on Saturday, May 10, from 12pm to 3pm.
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