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Little Artists
Solo Exhibition
02.07.04 – 30.07.04
Tracey Emin approves The Little Artists’ latest sculpture
Returning from their hugely successful premier State side
exhibition at Comme Ca NYC, The Little Artists quite literally
continue their mini-adventures in Modern Art at Comme Ca Art’s
Manchester Gallery.
The Little Artists have immortalized the great and maybe the
not so good of the art world in un-manipulated Lego. Works
have included, ‘Hirst’s Shark Tank’, ‘Marc
Quinn’s Blood Head’ and ‘Koons’ Balls’
to name a few.
Tracey Emin notoriously exhibited My Bed (1998), complete
with dirty sheets, bloody knickers and used condoms, when
she was nominated for the Turner Prize in 1999.
The Little Artists interpretation of My Bed (1998) premiers
at Comme Ca Art on the 2nd July 2004, featuring a recreation
of Tracey Emin’s infamous Turner Prize entry,
accompanied by a figure of the artist. Having seen a sneak
preview of the sculpture, Emin has reacted positively
to the work and thinks, apart from the ‘tidy’ pillows,
that the work is great.
The Little Artists pride themselves on the seriousness of
their hybrids and the acknowledgment to the correct portrayal
of the artworks through the properties governed by Lego. They
clearly understand the possibilities presented to them within
the medium of Lego, and where the boundaries lie with respect
to the culture of Lego, one of learning, creativity and stimulation.
The results may be humorous and highly convincing and have
not only left children, but also adults genuinely intrigued,
belying the initial infantile appearance of the work.
‘Emin’s Bed’ will be available from
the 1st September 2004, though Collectors will be able
to reserve a limited edition ‘Emin’s Bed’
at the preview.
Alongside ‘Emin’s Bed’, The Little Artists
are showcasing their latest work, ‘Taking a line for
a drive’, transforming Paul Klee’s notion
of taking a line for a walk. The Little Artists will create
a brand new site-specific installation that circumnavigates
the gallery space with a series of interlinked Scalextric
tracks. The installation will appear to generate a seemingly
chaotic line drawing through the mass of Scalextric tracks.
Two Mini Cooper model cars will travel around each
line keeping this unique drawing in a state of perpetual motion.
‘Taking a line for a drive’ will be open from
Tuesday 29th June, giving the public a chance to see The Little
Artists in action installing this exciting new piece of
work. The Little Artists will launch the Mini Cooper race
on the evening of Friday 2nd July at an exclusive preview
event.
For further information or images by the exhibitors contact
Comme Ca Art on: Tel: 0161 839 7187
Email: info@commecaart.com
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