Conclave Presents: PERSUASION (Billy Chainsaw & Girl Shit)

Conclave Presents: PERSUASION (Billy Chainsaw & Girl Shit)

PERSUASION brings together the work of BILLY CHAINSAW and GIRL SHIT: two artists who share a love of 20th Century subcultures and their visual iconography.

PERSUASION is often the currency of creatives and those who seek the “other” in a bid to suggest what lies between the gaps in the world. It is also something that free thinking often works against in the seeking of truths.

In their separate – but complementary – ways, these artists examine the contradictions and hypocrisy within mainstream society that these subcultures have brought to light, and the pervasive impact that dangerous unchallenged authority can have on us all as individuals.

Girl Shit is a fine artist exploring propaganda, subculture and female narrative magick.

Her work moves fluidly through painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, printmaking, and artist merch; asking questions and exploring alternate possibilities.

For this show Girl Shit is showing a series of original collage works and an installation featuring a selection of works from the “ASTRAL TRAVEL LUGGAGE Co.”

Instagram: @girlshitgirl

Billy Chainsaw is an internationally collected, British, contemporary Dark Pop Artist, whose work uses a fertile mix of pulp and the arcane to engage with ideas of mortality, magick and sensuality.

1960s bogeyman, Charles Manson, is one of the most recognisable faces of the 20th century. Through his latest artworks in this show, Billy Chainsaw shines a transformative light on the quintessential antihero and presents him as a Pop Art Idol.

Chainsaw says: “my intention isn’t to glamorise violence, but to depict that it’s possible to discover beauty in the badness.

Website: koolkrakenincorporated.com / Instagram: @billychainsawhoulston

 

OPENING TIMES:
Saturday 15th July: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 16th July: 11am – 5pm
Saturday 22nd July: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 23rd July: 11am – 5pm
FREE ENTRY, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

PRIVATE VIEW LAUNCH PARTY: Friday 14th July, 6-9pm

Please Note: this exhibition contains nudity, and some subjects that may be not suitable for younger viewers. Recommended 18+. Please exercise discretion, and feel free to ask us if you have any questions – contact us by email with any queries.

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WALKING ON THIN ICE: the Winter group show

WALKING ON THIN ICE: the Winter group show

WALKING ON THIN ICE is Conclave Brighton’s 19th group show of affordable art in our central Brighton gallery space.

3rd November 2022 – 15th January 2023

Exhibiting 27 artists (8 new to Conclave) and over 150 new works, including one-off originals, limited edition prints and 3D sculptures – 95% under £95 (and 100% fabulous) – perfect for getting that unique and meaningful Christmas present sorted (or just for treating yourself!)

Featuring:
Amy Louise Baker / Billy Chainsaw / Beav-Art / Barrie J Davies / Cassette Lord / CurlyMark / Daniel Haskett / Daniel Mortimer Skinner / Dave Pop! / Emma Holmes / Gavin Jay / heartshapedmouth / Josef Cabey / Junkhead Creative / Jarvis Weaver / Keziah Furini / Laura Backeberg / Luke Pantelidou / MyPenLeaks / Russ Cast / Skatin Chinchilla / Stee Louw / Sprite / Tiffany Crisp / Tula Parker / Twydall P / Dr Will Houstoun

Exhibition Opening Times:
Tuesdays: 12-6
Wednesdays: 12-6
Thursdays: 10-6*
Fridays: 10-6
Saturdays: 10-6
Sundays: 11-5
Mondays: Closed

* 10-8 Late night shopping on 1st, 15th and 22nd December
Closed: 25th-26th December and 1st-2nd January.

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Chainsaw & The Girl: Hell-Raisers PRIVATE VIEW

Chainsaw & The Girl: Hell-Raisers PRIVATE VIEW

Conclave presents
CHAINSAW & THE GIRL

Hell-Raisers Private View
Friday 26th August, 5-8pm

Join us and the artists to celebrate the opening of this very special new exhibition in our basements events space. 

 

Chainsaw & THE GIRL is a unique collaboration between artists BILLY CHAINSAW & GIRL SH*T: one that explores their shared love of, and fascination with subcultures and the darker sides of the human and social experience.

BILLY CHAINSAW artist statement: “In my early teens I developed an obsession with American comic books, masks, the movies, magick, and author William S. Burroughs… elements that repeatedly feature in my mixed-media, cut up pop art.”

THE GIRL (aka GIRL SH*T) artist statement: “GIRL SH*T is informed by a love of subcultures, music, ’zines, gig posters, fashion, art, design and punk feminism.”

The HELL-RAISERS show will feature new solo creations by both artists, alongside new collaborative work.

The main exhibition runs in the Conclave Basement Space from Saturday 27th August – Sunday 4th September 2022. See the event listing here.

 

LICENCED BAR SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE
UNDER 18s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES

CONCLAVE PRESENTS: Chainsaw & The Girl: Hell-raisers

CONCLAVE PRESENTS: Chainsaw & The Girl: Hell-raisers

Conclave presents
CHAINSAW & THE GIRL

Hell-Raisers
27th August – 4th September 2022

Chainsaw & THE GIRL is an ongoing collaboration between artists BILLY CHAINSAW and GIRL SH*T, one that explores their shared love of MUSIC, SUBCULTURE and MAGICK. For their latest show HELL-RAISERS they deliver both solo and collaborative artworks that embrace the incendiary nature of limitless, boundary pushing individuals.

CONCLAVE PRESENTS: Chainsaw & The Girl: Hell-raisersCHAINSAW says:
“The original wave of punk rock changed my life, empowered and transformed me into a tenacious individual able to pursue my dreams and become all the things I’d ever dreamt of becoming (and more): personal assistant to Siouxsie and The Banshees from 1979-1996, journalist, film critic, adult-magazine editor, actor, experimental filmmaker, club MC, singer, and dark pop artist. Now felt the optimum time to delve into that inspirational aspect of my past. I was able to do so thanks to a friend from 1978, Ray Stevenson, the first photographer to document punk rock in the UK – particularly the hell-raising Sex Pistols. Ray generously allowed me access to his archives and granted me permission to create artworks using his photos.”
CONCLAVE PRESENTS: Chainsaw & The Girl: Hell-raisersGIRL SH*T says:
“My interest in the notion of ‘Hell Raisers’ is seeped in subculture and popular culture. What is a ‘Hell Raiser’? Here’s where it gets interesting. At the core it’s about complete freedom, to be without personal boundaries or censorship. Like the perception of the ‘Rock God’, the ‘Hell Raiser’ is generally a man. Envied for his freedom and celebrated for his virility dressed as bad behaviour. Women are usually punished for similar traits yet our history is crammed full of revolutionary women looking for the same freedoms. In this work I seek to celebrate these women… they are all of us…”

ARTIST STATEMENTS

BILLY CHAINSAW: “In my early teens I developed an obsession with American comic books, masks, the movies, magick, and author William S. Burroughs… elements that repeatedly feature in my mixed-media, cut up dark pop art.”

THE GIRL (aka GIRL SH*T): “Girl Sh*t is informed by a love of subcultures, music, ’zines, gig posters, fashion, art, design and punk feminism.”

 

OPENING TIMES:

  • Saturday 27th August:  10-6
  • Sunday 28th August:  11-5
  • Monday 29th August (bank holiday): 12-6
  • Tuesday 30th August:  12-6
  • Wednesday 31st August: 12-6
  • Thursday 1st September:  10-6
  • Friday 2nd September: 10-6
  • Saturday 3rd September:  10-6
  • Sunday 4th September:  11-5

FREE ENTRY

This exhibition contains sensitive material which may not be suitable for some viewers. Please use your discretion, and feel free to ask before entering if unsure.

Entrance is 18+ unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

In search of Sublime Truth: Matthew Clarke Retrospective

In search of Sublime Truth: Matthew Clarke Retrospective

In search of Sublime Truth:
Matthew Clarke (1963-2020)
A Retrospective Exhibition

** NEW DATES ** RESCHEDULED **

In search of Sublime Truth: Matthew Clarke Retrospective

Matthew Clarke was an artist and environmental activist who sought to put his ideals into practice in his life and work. In his Art, Matthew was drawn to the search for ‘Sublime Truth’. This exhibition is to honour his work and inspire future artists.

See more about Matthew Clarke and his artworks at the website www.matthewclarkeart.co.uk

OPENING TIMES:

  • Saturday 28th August:  10-6
  • Sunday 29th August:  11-5
  • Monday 30th August: 12-6
  • Tuesday 1st September:  12-6
  • Wednesday 2nd September:  12-6

FREE ENTRY