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Howard Hodgkin is one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary artists.
Over the last forty years, he has exhibited in major galleries and museums across the globe.
Now, 32 years after his solo exhibition at Leigh's Turnpike Gallery, Hodgkin is back with an exhibition from the Barbican Art Gallery, London which is the first large-scale touring exhibition spanning the artist's career in printmaking.
The Turnpike Centre is delighted to have this opportunity to re-visit the artist's work.
Martyn Lucas, Visual Arts Officer at the Turnpike Centre said: "Since his exhibition here in 1976, Howard has steadily gained an international reputation as one of Britain's best painters. We are thrilled that he has agreed to show his work again, this time a retrospective of his prints, which will present a beautiful, striking and engaging show for visitors."
Born in London 1932, Hodgkin has established himself as one of Britain's most respected artists. His bold, colourful prints are based on memory - of events, places, people - and the imagery is arrived at through the act of remembering.
In his painting this is a slow but spontaneous process of layering and mark-making, creating a rich and evocative image. He sees printmaking as very different, but nevertheless complementary, often using similar methods of production and layering.
Hodgkin represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1984, won the Turner Prize in 1985 and was knighted in 1992.
The Howard Hodgkin print exhibition opens on Saturday 18 October and runs until 3 January 2009.
The exhibition's official launch will take place between 12pm and 2pm on Saturday 18 October, with The Bridgewater Hall's Corus Brass Ensemble playing at the event. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Activities for schools, adults, children and families run throughout the exhibition, including talks and hands-on workshops. For more information, contact the Turnpike Gallery office. |
