Helen Carmel Benigson: Palm Trees and Poker Players
27 January - 17 March 2012
James Hockey & Foyer Galleries, UCA Farnham
Cutting-edge artist and rapper Helen Carmel Benigson takes over the James Hockey & Foyer Galleries at UCA Farnham for her biggest exhibition to date.
The Independent have named her as a potential successor to Tracey Emin and Vogue magazine are already monitoring her progress - now the public can see her work for themselves at UCA Farnham from 27 January – 17 March 2012.
Helen says: "You can expect to see 15-foot palm trees, mad video projections, deck chairs, poker players, sexy girls, sushi and fireworks."
In association with ROLLO Contemporary Art, Palm Trees and Poker Players will showcase Benigson's over-saturated, evocative, and ultra-modern imagery through a series of large-scale photographs, video projections and a plethora of conceptual pieces. Her work deals with identity in different territories, from political and geographical, to the boundaries of cyberspace.
"I really believe in Higher Education and so am thrilled I can show work within this context," Helen said, "and I hope the students will like what I have done and be inspired to extend their own creative practices in response.
"I love the fact that the gallery is part of the university as it creates a dialogue with the space around the gallery."
Christine Kapteijn, UCA Galleries' Curator & Manager, said: "We are very excited to welcome Helen Carmel Benigson to the James Hockey & Foyer Galleries for this major large-scale exhibition.
"We hope the public make the most of this unique opportunity to see work by one of Britain's rising stars, in Surrey."
Helen does not seem phased by the attention surrounding her. "Well it is natural for a princess, such as myself, to be billed as one to watch," she added. "In 2012, it is my ambition to be ruling the world!"
Helen Carmel Benigson is represented by ROLLO Contemporary Art.
James Hockey & Foyer Galleries, UCA Farnham
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