15
James Johnson-Perkins
Star and Shadow Cinema
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
11th May 2008
6-8pm
An exhibition of 15 Robots, 15 Drawings and 15 (80's) singles performance
8 pm
15, Preview of new experimental feature length documentary film.
(You can also see the exhibition between 11th - 21st May during events at
the cinema)
James Johnson-Perkins is an international artist based in
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. He has recently toured his video work Hal 9000,
with ART EXPO, to major art spaces in the USA, Spain, Romania, Lithuania
and Russia. Including the Long Island Digital Media Festival at The IMAC
Cinema, New York & Moscow Centre for Contemporary Arts, Russia. He has
other solo shows in 2008 at Nospace Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand, Red
Gallery, Hull.
Johnson-Perkins' artwork reflects a retrospective and nostalgic gaze at
pop culture, exploring iconic imagery and play.
Recently he has used materials and subject matter which have a resonance
with adolescent experiences such as: Lego, 80's computer graphics and 80's
TV programs
15 Dir. James
Johnson-Perkins 1h31m15s
15 is a documentary self
portrait by James Johnson-Perkins. The film maker has filmed one aspect of
each day for a 15 second duration throughout 2007 using his simple home
video camera. This film is a candid and personal account of his life. It
not only shows both his ups and downs it also reflects his philosophies
about life and art. This film is a rare incite into an artist life and
their practice, the process of making art and how their work reflects the
world they live in.
www.
johnson-perkins.co.uk
Directions
Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NP
Bus: 6B, 12, 22, 39, 40, 62, 63, 106, 301, 302 stop right outside.
Metro: Manors (approx 5-7 minute walk)
