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Review Nov 10 2008 « | »
Edward Fornieles 'My Voice Will Go With You' The most inspiring aspect of Edward's show last Thursday evening was the way he managed to utilise such a......

James Honey

The most inspiring aspect of Edward's show last Thursday evening was the way he managed to utilise such a wide span of mediums so successfully. By exhibiting his work in the form of installation, sculpture, performance, collage and painting he risked conjuring up a misty sense of incoherence, deep within that ever awkward and often clumsy space, in between the work and its effect on the viewer.

While not being wildly original with his ideas Fornieles does shine a warm light across a fairly pedestrian concept by engaging thoughtfully with consumer culture. In stark contrast to the anti capitalist teenage angst, that more often than not fuels a lot of the contemporary art's relationship with consumer and commodity culture, he actually embraces its sleekness and attempts to intensify its neon halo.

He works towards the ideology of perfection and beauty in a tongue in cheek fashion. Three amusement rides for children nod mechanically back and forth in the centre of his exhibition. Shiny and persistent in their futile jobs and seemingly proud of their splendid display of wasted energy. The rest of his work on display spirals out from these centre pieces.

For those that have never been to the gallery then i would stress to you that it is really a great space with exciting ideas. Paradise Row is a relatively new contemporary art gallery with a program that is focused upon the support and exposure of emerging artists. Follow this link for more information.

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