iDIOt PRINTS Introducing Kate Garner's Jolly Darkness Series
from the official press release.

iDIOt enthusiastically announces a preview of the Jolly Darkness print series, Kate Garner's follow-up to her Identity Artists photographic series.

Jolly Darkness is a colourful and eerie series of Ltd Edition signed prints that derives inspiration and source material from Leigh Bowery, JT Leroy, Boy George, Marilyn Manson, Orlan and other Identity Artists. (See attachments for previews and go to the iDIOt store @ http://stores.ebay.co.uk/iDIOt-sHOp  for full viewing of both series)

"I am making pieces that are as flamboyant and challenging as the artists who, through make-up, costume, prosthesis and persona manipulation, affect entirely new identities and then bravely hit the streets with them. When you see someone like Leigh Bowery on the Subway it completely shakes your assemblage point; You feel liberated and, for a brief spell, you know you are living in a world where such fantastic beings are possible."

A world class photographer and media artist, Garner is no stranger to the Identity Arts, having hit the streets with some of the most memorable outfits of the 80s as Haysi Kate, the Haysi Fantaysee chanteuse who, along with DJ superstar Jeremy Healy influenced looks for everyone from Boy George and David Bowie to John Galliano.

Garner is continuing her work on the Identity Artist series in preparation for major exhibitions in San Francisco and London in Spring and Summer 2007. Look for Identity Artist events at the Victoria and Albert Museum and other major institutions in December 2007.

A major exhibition of the Jolly Darkness series is planned for January 2008.

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