Monday 10 May 2010

The Promised Land



This enigmatic and sensitively produced film stars Lois Winstone (Ray's daughter) and was directed by RSA's Michael Driscoll. The trailer brings to life 3 key works from artist Mitch Griffiths' stunning 'The Promised Land' exhibition.

Griffiths' 25 tantalisingly realistic paintings, on show at Halcyon Gallery, parody the ills of modern day Britain. Themes such as consumption, self-obssesion, national identity and vanity take centre stage. His style is both reminiscent of the old masters (for its composition, methodology and art historical references) and modern day advertising (in its immediacy and polish) which may explain his burgeoning following.

Get down to Halcyon Gallery (Mayfair) and check it out - only 2 weeks to go!

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