Anna Seward and Lichfield Angel Inspired Posters

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Further artworks inspired by the history and heritage of the City have been produced. Lichfield has a broad and diverse past, and this is seen in the latest two poster designs for public display.
The first designed by Matt Clough is based upon the stricking Saxon Angel, in Lichfield Cathedral,(and has been designed in the style of Patrick Caulfield) whilst the second, designed by Hamish McKeown, depicts Anna Seward, a former resident of the city and contemporary of Johnson and Darwin, and who was an esteemed poet of her age (in the stlye of Rodchenko)

New Posters Revealed

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Two new posters designed by Natalie Adams which are to be displayed in Lichfield have been completed. Natalie was asked to produce these posters after winning a prize at the 2009 Burntwood Open arts exhibition - where her talents as a photographer were spotted.
They will be appearing in the City very soon

"Inspired" and was inspired by Martin Moos' image "Sunset over the Jardin Des Tuileries".

"View From The Close" and was inspired by Clay Davidson's image "Street View of La Tour Eiffel".

Residency Shortlist Announced

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Four Artists have been shortlisted for the Artist in Residency Position at the Wedge Gallery. The residency consists of a 2 week development period at South Staffordshire College, and a 4 week exhibition of produced work, with the addition of previous artwork.

The shortlist comprises

Joanna Bryan
Priya Chohan
Kirsty E Smith
Zoe Schoenherr

Over 30 artists applied for the position, with the resident artist being selected in the next 2 weeks.

Art on the side of your house!

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Your home or business could soon be the backdrop for a striking piece of artwork.

If you are interested in the arts, have a unique building, wish to bring attention to your business or simply have a space which would benefit from an injection of colour then you may be interested in providing a temporary home for a piece of art.

The artworks come in the form of large external public art posters, which are being produced as a series of 26 images that depict different art styles from the 20th century but with a twist as they all have a link to Lichfield.

The first three public art posters which showed reworkings of Andy Warhol, with a pop art version of Samuel Johnson; Rat le Bek with a street art interpretation of David Garrick and Joseph Kosuth with a dictionary definition of the historic uses of the poster have already been on display on St John’s House, one of Lichfield’s finest grade II* listed Georgian buildings.

The posters are being designed by professional and developing artists, students and schools, including up and coming artists from around the area and students at the College of arts.

All of the posters have been designed as part of the ‘52 Weeks of Art’ project, which is supported by the Arts Council West Midlands. The project has been developed to raise the profile of the visual arts in the city by offering free access to the general public.

The posters will be ready for display at various points during February – May 2010. Placement of the posters will have no adverse effect on your building.

Darwin in lights

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The 27th of February will see the words and poetry of Erasmus Darwin appear in lights on the side of his former home in Lichfield. A collaborative project will see these works - appear for a single night. Alongside this there will also be an opportunity for budding poets in the city to have their own work put up alongside that of the great man.

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