18/9/2003
Eva Weinmayr
VTO, London
Alchemic Dross. The works are based on abandoned road signs found on London streets. It is the sharp contrast between the pockmarked, beaten-up metal on one side and the subtle opalescent surfaces on the other, which are the distinguishing features of the panels, lacquered in a Formula 1 spray shop on the outskirts of Munich. By this intervention Eva Weinmayr transmutes the discarded, the detritus of society, into shimmering ever-changing imagery subject to light and the movement of the viewer.
Alchemic Dross
VTO is pleased to present recent works by the German artist Eva Weinmayr.
The works are based on abandoned road signs found on London streets. It is
the sharp contrast between the pockmarked, beaten-up metal on one side and
the subtle opalescent surfaces on the other, which are the distinguishing
features of the panels, lacquered in a Formula 1 spray shop on the outskirts
of Munich. By this intervention Eva Weinmayr transmutes the discarded, the
detritus of society, into shimmering ever-changing imagery subject to light
and the movement of the viewer.
Eva Weinmayr's earlier works 'Today's Question' are lacquered on
prefabricated aluminium sheets. This series is based on 'text polls' dealing
with current political questions such as Should we stay in Europe? Get out
or Stay in. A selection of these works will be part of the exhibition
'Intervention' at the John Hansard Gallery, Southampton
(30. September  15. November)
'Alchemic Dross' is EvaWeinmayr's first solo show in London. Her artistic
practice has included site-specific projects as well as works in public
spaces and artists' books. 'It was awful  a brand name analysis ', has
recently been published by Revolver Publishing, Frankfurt. The artist has been awarded a US bursary for 2004.
Supported by Kulturreferat München and Institut für Auslands-beziehungen
e.V.
Private View: Friday 19th September 2003, 6-10 pm
Open: Friday to Sunday 12-6pm or by appointment
For more information and images please contact
Eva on 07763909074 or Jari on 07766 918992
VTO
96 Teesdale Street London E2 6PU
Tel: 020 7729 5629