Shelley Wilson Show 2010
College Tutor Debuts 3d Political Art Exhibition
A sculpture tutor at Kensington and Chelsea College is mixing art and politics to stage a thought-provoking 3D exhibition at Westminster Reference Library.
Prize winning sculptor Shelley Wilson will be hosting her exhibition 'Body Politic'
to coincide with the return of parliament after its summer recess.
The exhibition marks the historic occasion when an unprecedented 147 MPs stepped down or retired before the 2010 General Election.
It also celebrates the careers and achievements of this unique group of MPs against the backdrop of the expenses scandal.
'Body Politic'
consists of 147 ceramic busts of the MPs who left Parliament in 2010. The unique exhibition also includes written statements penned by the Members themselves alongside their curriculum vitae.
Although the Prize winning sculptor is not affiliated to any political party she keeps abreast with politics and is particularly interested in how society's view of politicians change
'Body Politic'
is Wilson's first political art project. Her previous collaborative partnerships have been with scientists with topics ranging from Anorexia Nervosa to Conjoined Twins.
The exhibition is free to attend, runs from Monday October 11 to Friday October 29 and takes place at Westminster Reference Library, 35 St Martin's Street, WC2H 7HP.
Opening hours are 10am-8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.
For more information contact: Rossella Black, Westminster Reference Library, on 020 7641 5250 or visit www.shelleywilson.co.uk (new window)
( Added: October 8, 2010 )
