Immersive art and live music at SVA spaces in Stroud this summer
HIDE by artist Conor Ackhurst runs at SVA's John Street gallery until Saturday, July 26 and explores simulation, constructed environments, and the tension between digital and physical realities.
The exhibition highlights Ackhurst's interest in how art can shape and reconfigure perceptions of nature and power.
Thursday, July 24 sees the return of Unfurl Sessions, an electronic jazz improvisation event at SVA at the Brunel Goods Shed in Stroud, running from 8pm to 11pm.
Under the guidance of award-winning bass guitarist and pedalboard maestro Mike Flynn, attendees can expect a night blending jazz, electronica, spoken poetry and vocals.
The event will feature special guests and offer tickets under a pay-what-you-can model at £6, £8, or £10 at the door.
On Thursday, July 31, artist Atul Bhunkal's exhibition, titled This ME to — That ME!, opens at the John Street gallery.
It will run until Saturday, August 9.
This work explores spirituality and transcendence and will take viewers beyond conventional boundaries using meditative art.
It promises to be an immersive experience encouraging self-reflection.
Following on from his solo show, Atul Bhunkal will also lead a meditative art and healing workshop on Thursday, August 7 at 12pm.
Another artist, Akira Roe, is set for a residency period at the John Street site from Tuesday, August 12 to Monday, August 25.
During this time, Roe will utilise the gallery space to create large-scale experimental paintings using paint rollers.
The focus of these works will be the deconstruction and decolonisation of preconceived notions surrounding myths and folklore.
SVA is a multidimensional space provider, which includes studio, project, exhibition and event spaces, at John Street and The Goods Shed.
In John Street, there is the 7,000 sq ft town centre renovated warehouse which hosts the SVA gallery, office, event space, cafe/bar area and the 26 SVA artist studios.
The Goods Shed is a Brunel designed industrial heritage building which provides a unique space for all kinds of artistic and educational projects, such as carnival preparations, art exhibitions, film screenings and live music.
For further information see the SVA website.
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