MANGA DREAMS
An exhibition of prints by fine art photographers Anderson & Low
27 January – 5 March 2011
Hamiltons Gallery
13 Carlos Place
London
W1K 2EU, UK
Focusing on the dynamic between subject and photographer, Manga Dreams explores a visual hybrid of photography, graphics, digital painting and calligraphy with numerous layers of interpretations. Subjects tailor their look to that of manga, including extremely styled hair and elaborate costume, while performing for the camera.
Manga, stemming originally from Asia, means ‘cartoon’ and within the context of this exhibition connects street youth and visual cyberculture with contemporary art. The influence of street culture is well recognised in modern art – take Lichtenstein and Warhol for example. Manga Dreams can be seen as a continuation of this genre, drawing on an Eastern paradigm and applying it to portraiture.
Prints are for sale. Please contact Christina Richardson at Hamiltons for more information christina@hamiltonsgallery.com / 020 7499 9494