take a break & the self by lunartik @ biad
"TAKE A BREAK" & "THE SELF" are both exhibitions by Matt Jones aka Lunartik - currently on display @ the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) which is open to the public and available to view until the end of April 08. you can also view them online here :)TAKE A BREAK: Lunartik in a cup of tea
Encouraging us to take a moment to stop and reflect on our current situation, the exhibition showcases the evolution of the ‘Lunartik in a Cup of Tea’ designer toy– from concept sketches to final cast resin sculptures.
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THE SELF: Motivation & Creation = Actualization
With Freudian-like box headed representations of the self, the second exhibition explores our desires. Freeing themselves from the constraints of modern society, the characters instead follow a path of visionary self-actualization.
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
Exploring themes of productivity, motivation and self-realisation, Matt Jones, aka Lunartik, brings two exhibitions of conceptual art, designer toys and paintings to Birmingham City University (BIAD) – from which he graduated in 1999.Returning to the site of where his artistry was first formally harnessed, fits beautifully with the introspective themes of the two shows. As a multi-discipline designer with clients ranging from blue-chips to start-ups, the work also asks questions of the balance between commercial and personal artistry.
