CULTURE
EXCITING NEW CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION MARKS A ‘TURNING POINT’ FOR THE SAYLE GALLERY
Kevin Atherton film installation Log II
Words: Suzy Holland Images: Kevin Atherton, Susan Collins, Shona Illingworth (credit: The Welcome Trust & Welcome Collection), Keith McIntyre, Mark Wallinger (credit: Hauser & Wirth)
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ith work from leading contemporary artists, including Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger, the latest exhibition at the Sayle Gallery, ‘Turning Point’, is one which illustrates what many think should be its raison d’etre: bringing the best of contemporary art to the Island to excite, intrigue, encourage and spark the imaginations of artists and art lovers. 30
Curator of ‘Turning Point’, and Programme Manager for Art, Design & Media at the University College Isle of Man, Helen Fox believes that this exhibition is relevant not only to her students but also to the Island’s growing community of practicing artists. “Part of my job is to open my students’ minds, not only to the influences of the past, but also the imaginations and processes of current artists,” says Helen. “Seeing and interacting with leading artists’ work is so important and ‘Turning Point’ will give them this opportunity.” But the exhibition isn’t just for art students. ‘Turning Point’ is an unrivalled opportunity to see the work of five contemporary artists with international reputations: Keith McIntyre, Kevin Atherton, Mark Wallinger, Susan Collins and Shona Illingworth. Patron of the Sayle Gallery, Michael ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE