Hackney Empire

JUSTICE, POLICE & STATE - an exhibition of paintings by Maria Emilov

18 March 2009 - 31 March 2009

Venue: Marie Lloyd Bar

Price(s): £Free

 Maria Emilov’s art is a deep evocation of the hidden feelings of the ‘hunted’ and ‘the estranged’. She takes us back into that lost ‘other country’ where we meet the real self, locked in behind the familiar norms of social and cultural identity.

The show is inspired by the themes of The Hounding of David Oluwale on stage at the Hackney Empire Theatre 24 March – 28 March 2009. 

 Her collages of familiar cityscapes reveal a surprising ‘under-image’ that exists behind the linked and painted photographic surfaces. The result is artwork that can be read on several levels, a re-imaging of everyday life that peels back appearances to reveal a series of meaningful signs and symbols.

Maria’s work draws on both the constructive and destructive powers contained within the magic of human creativity. She is particularly interested in the notion of time and ‘anamnesis’ – the bridge back to memory, social meanings and philosophic truth.

For further information keep an eye on www.blankmediacollective.org