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East Wing X - The Courtauld Institute of Art

04 January 2012

Julie Cockburn, Every Woman, 2010

East Wing X at the Courtauld Institute of Art are presenting ‘material matters’ to celebrate both established and emerging contemporary artists who re-interpret traditional forms of representation. The intention behind the collection is to challenge the stereotypical view of art history and art historians by creating an exhibition that is accessible to all audiences, and therefore not elitist. This exhibition will mark the twentieth anniversary of the East Wing and will also coincide with the London 2012 Olympics. One of the artists on display will be Salon Art Prize 2010 winner and John Jones client Julie Cockburn. The artist’s mixed media works transform idealised models of their time, carefully obliterating them with collaged or stitched bindings. She denies the viewer the ability to connect with her portraits, and they remain riddles of identity. Julie has previously exhibited a solo exhibition at John Jones, and regularly frames her fantastic work with our design team.

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