The real McCoy

Superficial characters, superficial medium in a superficial setting.

So what is it about Josie McCoy’s work that makes it so engaging?

Is it because she’s exploring and exploding our relationship with film and television? Or is it because it’s clear she loves the medium?

Either way, it’s worth taking time to gaze at the Plymouth-born artist’s work (currently on show at the Eyestorm gallery on Exeter quay) to find out what’s so compelling.

Another everyday exploration is going on at the Phoenix too. Well, everyday if you’re a surfer.

Once wunderkid of the modern art next generation, Ben Cook waxed up and caught the curl (the closest I’ve got to this world is Old Spice and waiting for a Guinness, so forgive me if I get the terminology wrong).

Anyway, take a sniff (literally) at the abstract investigation of contemporary surroundings. Ben wil be giving a gallery talk on Thursday, April 6 between 6-7pm.

This is an early heads-up for the workshops for kids during the Easter holidays at the Phoenix. There are two on Wednesday 12 April. In the morning 8-12 year olds get to textile and in the afternoon 13-16 year olds get to sculpture. Both are free. Contact the Phoenix.

Meanwhile Fair Trade fortnight and Vibrophonic keep rumbling on. Visit www.vibraphonicfm.co.uk for the sounds. And given the recent hoo-ha in Plymouth it’s nice to know Exeter is allowing graffiti artist freedom of expression at the Phoenix today.

Posted by Cptn