There has been a theft of art work, part of an installation by British artist Doug Jones, at the Exeter Phoenix’s galleries. The incident took place at around 10.15pm on Saturday, May 23.
What was stolen was a bishop’s mitre made of vintage New York hip hop fabric, part of the figure that formed the centrepiece of the exhibition, named Non Sum Qualis Eram (‘I am not what I used to be’).
Matt Burrows, Exeter Phoenix gallery manager, told the PRSDs: “We are all very surprised by this kind of disrespectful behaviour, which is in stark contrast to what Exeter Phoenix stands for.
“Doug Jones is an exceptionally talented artist at the start of his career, who has put an amazing amount of work and time into the creation of this exhibition, so the news of this theft has been a real blow to him.
“His exhibition has attracted visitors from all over the country to Exeter Phoenix so far and the hundreds of comments in our visitor’s book demonstrate how much people have enjoyed it and been moved by it.
“The exhibition is due to tour other venues in the UK from the end of next week, so it is absolutely crucial that the mitre is returned to us by then.
“We understand that stealing it may have simply seemed like a funny joke to the young men responsible, but I would urge them to think about the consequences of their act and urge them to come forward.”
If anyone has seen anything contact Rob McCullough (operations manager), at the Exeter Phoenix on 01392 667060.
posted by Cptn
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