ABOUT DAVE WHITE’S NEW SHOW “AMERICANA”

Billed as the Warhol of his generation, Dave White presents Americana – a new body of work inspired by the iconic imagery of the Western Frontier. Internationally acclaimed artist Dave White explores American heritage and the spirit of the West in his latest solo show. Entitled Americana, the exhibition will feature a series of large scale oil paintings in White’s trademark expressive style, alongside limited edition prints and works on paper.

Taking place at Galleri Jules Julian, Copenhagen 9th September – 22nd October 2011, this exhibition highlights White’s ability to capture dynamic scenes with his distinctive impasto style, while presenting a pioneering approach to documenting the legacy of this era.

The golden age of the Western movie era is encapsulated in White’s dynamic new series, which could be seen as an innovative interpretation of the classic film still. The cultural inspiration of this period is evident in the apocalyptic themes of battles and stand offs. The turbulence and explosive movements animated and presented through chaotic brushstrokes, and the continuous energy of an artist dedicated to his own battle with the canvas create high energy scenes with intense dramatic tension.

The watercolours on paper include a selection of animal works, a subject White explored in his debut exhibition 20 years ago. The first time he has revisited this subject, the animal works are presented with the same dynamism, but a more powerful presence. White’s colourful, vigorously energetic brand of contemporary Pop Art earned him praise from the very inception of his career. His early work, created whilst working in John Lennon’s old studio, was selected for the Northern Graduates Exhibition which toured UK venues including the Royal College of Art, London. Since then his work has appeared in countless solo and group exhibitions worldwide in Kuala Lumpur, Miami, Barcelona, New York, Tokyo and throughout Europe, featuring alongside artists such as Damien Hirst and David Hockney.

Dave White commented:

“My work is always influenced and inspired by the things I love. I’m excited to present this latest body of work, exploring the classic imagery of the West I grew up with as a child.”

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