For the Dada to Fluxus exhibition the theme is Dada, surrealism, pop and fluxus. I have chosen to exhibit work from the pop culture. My two influences have been David Hockney and Allen Jones. Both of these Artists are recognised pop artists from the 1960s. They both exhibited at the young contemporise exhibition in Whitechapel Gallery in 1960.
David had a love affair with California swimming pools. I love California and the lifestyle there. Three of the images I have submitted are inspired by this.’ Dive’ ‘The Pool Way’ and ‘Pool Life’
I recently went to a show at the Royal Academy of Arts for Allen Jones’s work. The image of his that has impacted me is ‘A step in the right direction’ I love the way it has strong presence and air of mystery. My image ‘Thigh High and Mini’ is inspired by this piece
David had a love affair with California swimming pools. I love California and the lifestyle there. Three of the images I have submitted are inspired by this.’ Dive’ ‘The Pool Way’ and ‘Pool Life’
I recently went to a show at the Royal Academy of Arts for Allen Jones’s work. The image of his that has impacted me is ‘A step in the right direction’ I love the way it has strong presence and air of mystery. My image ‘Thigh High and Mini’ is inspired by this piece