Prudence Mac Dougall: Chimera

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Tue 22 Nov ’11, 5:30pm–7:00pm	Saving
Wed 23 Nov ’11, 10:00am–6:00pm	Saving
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Where: Satellite Gallery, 136a Newton Road, Newton Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Admission: Free

Website:

www.satellitegallery.co.nz

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Opening on: Tuesday 22 November 5:30 – 7pm
Morning tea: 10am Saturday 26 + Tuesday 29 November, 10am Saturday 3 + Tuesday 6 December

The Chimera is an extraordinary fire-breathing creature from Greek mythology. It was initially a grotesque combination of a lion, a goat and a serpent and the central figure of one of the earliest legends depicted in Greek art. However, any imaginary creature made up of different animals can be referred to as a ‘Chimera’.

The word ‘Chimera’ is also used today to refer to organisms that contain different genealogical materials and it is this definition established artist and printmaker Prudence Mac Dougall explores in her newest body of solar plate etchings: the ‘Chimera’ suite.

Although strongly influenced by Goya, Prudence’s fantastical beasts are always portrayed with great humour and charm; creations more at home in children’s fairy tales than the horror of nightmares.