Art / Centrespace Gallery

Backhand: the group exhibition exploring the word ‘dreary’

By Sarski Anderson  Friday Mar 10, 2023

Backhand is an exhibition at Centrespace Gallery & Studios – running from March 24-26 – that will showcase the work of 17 artists, all creating work around a randomly selected word.

And that word is: dreary.

Despite the connotations of the word, the weekend promises to be a lively and artistic celebration, and a unique way to experience art.

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Exhibition poster – image: Backhand

The exhibition will also include illustration, design, sculpture, painting, drawing and more, with live music performances, carnival-style games and other entertainment laid on for visitors to enjoy.

“The whole idea of the event is to bring a group of creatives together and have fun,” organisers say.

Image: Mario Depazz

Image: Elena Hartley

“Bristol is an amazingly creative city and we want to make the most of it, bringing people together and making a community.

“Hopefully, this is the first of many such events. Expect some clever, humorous and down right dreary work.”

Image: Alex Wilmoth

Image: Marta Zubieta

Backhand is at Centrespace Gallery from March 24-26; opening night is from 7pm on Friday, and the gallery is open 12-10pm on Saturday and 12-7pm on Sunday. For more information, visit www.centrespace.org.uk.

Main photo: Backhand

Read more: Linoprint 3: 30 leading artists included in the returning exhibition

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