latest news: 23 July 2010 Two new exhibitions... Separated by Daily Life, Rhubarb East Gallery, The Mailbox, Birmingham (UK) Four artists consider the demeanor of people in the process of being photographed, whether they are themselves, friends of their children, strangers in their underwear or anonymous city travelers. We are showing a selection of our works in a brand new exhibition entitled Separated by Daily Life. Our work features alongside three other portrait artists and forms and exploration into the themes of people and their behaviour as they are being photographed. Separated by Daily Life is part of a series of exhibitions and photographic events across Birmingham this month to celebrate Rhubarb-Rhubarb's international photography festival. Visit www.rhubarb-rhubarb.net for more information on this show and any of the other events taking place. The exhibition opens on Saturday 24 July and runs for two weeks, ending on Saturday 7 August. More information for Separated by Daily Life can be found here. (Por)trait Revealed, Rayko Photo Center, San Francisco (USA) 28th July – 10th September – 2010 Rayko Photo Centre, 428 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 We also have a piece of work on display as part of the (Por)trait Revealed exhibition at the Rayko Photo Center. The perception of play never crossed their minds (self portrait .38) will be displayed next to works by other portrait photographers until Friday 10 September. More details of this exhibition can be found at Rayko Photo Centre's website: www.raykophoto.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   7 April 2010 The Uses of Enchantment Saturday 27 March to Saturday 12 June 2010 Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5.30pm Rhubarb East Gallery, Health Mill Lane, Birmingham B9 4AE We are delighted to announce this exhibition that features a wide selection of our 'Cataclysmic Accounts from the Binary Institute' works. We are showing along side established photographer Vee Speers in this exciting, brand-new, space in the heart of Birmingham's cultural quarter, hosted by Rhubarb-Rhubarb. Press release: 'The Uses of Enchantment', the first show at Rhubarb-East, brings together two series of work by The Jackson Twins, from the West Midlands, with Vee Speers from Paris. Both inspired by fables and fairy stories, nostalgia and psychology, they propose, at first, two seemingly playful series of portraits, featuring a birthday party for children and some double trouble using costume, disguise and female allure… Yet beyond the first enchantment, are troubled stories of war, power, intrigue and dark, magical and potent forces…  The Jackson Twins have just returned from the opening of their exhibition in Sydney, Australia, as a result of winning a Rhubarb/Arts Council Bursary last year. Vee Speers is a regular visitor to the Rhubarb International Review and is collected by museums and individuals throughout the world – including DZ Bank, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Michael Wilson andElton John. She will shortly be showing with Annie Liebovitiz and Joel Peter Witkin in the premiere show at Fotografiska - the new phototography Museum in Stockholm. Rhonda Wilson, Creative Director of Rhubarb-Rhubarb, says, “ For years we have watched while the sometimes extraordinary talent emerging from our programme of support and mentoring schemes, has been shown by other people, both in the UK and in international spaces. Now we have the pleasure of showing the results of our efforts, in collaboration with some of the world’s most interesting image makers. The first show is just fantastic and we have created a whole environment for the photographs. If you are into Alice in Wonderland, or even if you're not – you will love to fall down this particular visual rabbit hole. The fact we are in a building named after us is just another aspect to the story. Its all been a brilliant adventure.” For more info: www.rhubarb-rhubarb.net Tel: 0121 663 0101 Rapture and poison... We are showing eight large scale pieces as part of 'The Uses of Enchantment', one of which is our latest work 'Even if the ecstasy was a subterfuge; the raputre consumed her as she gasped' (self portrait .57). We have also added this new addition to the 'Cataclysmic Accounts from the Binary Institute' gallery. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 March 2010 Playing Mind Games... We have opened the doors on the Binary Institute for the world to see, more specifically for Australia to see as seven pieces from our collection have been on exhibition at the Australian Centre for Photography since 26 January 2010, as part of the Mind Games: Photography, Identity and Play show. We attended the opening week of the exhibition and have to say that it was a real pleausre to meet so many wonderful and creative people. The opening evening was very well attended and we had some wonderful feedback off of the visitors we met. The final day of the exhibition is tomorrow, 6 March, so please go and check it out if you haven't yet had chance and thank you to those who have supported us by visiting already. A selection of interviews and press work off the back of this exhibition can be found at the following webpages: BLACKLASH Throw Shapes Art Month Sydney Using enchantment... Following 'Mind Games...' we are working towards a UK exhibition. The show will happen in the West Midlands where we plan to unveil a brand new piece; our latest addition to the Binary Institute. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   ---2009--- The year ends with another addition to our institute... We have have added the final installment of the first wave of 'The Cataclysmic Accounts From the Binary Institute' in the gallery section: 'They were engaged in an unbridled performance. Behold, the ceremonious rage' (self portrait .56). Australian exhibition... As we approach the end of December, the opening of 'Mind Games: Photography, Identity and Play' is almost upon us. The Australian Centre for Photography opens this exciting exhibition on Friday 29 January 2010 (exhibition runs until Saturday 6 March 2010). More information about this exhibition can be found on the Australian Centre for Photography website or by following this link. We are honoured to be part of this exhibition and hope that anyone that can pay a visit to the show does so. During the opening week of the exhibition we will be present to deliver an artist talk at the venue, along with some other exciting activities. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 06 October 2009 Two new additions to the Institute A very brief update to draw your attention to two new pieces added to 'The Cataclysmic Accounts From the Binary Institute' in the gallery section. 'The evanescent embers served as the vestiges of his accomplishments' (self portrait .46) and 'He had recognised how well the gentility had obscured the delirium' (self portrait .55) are now ready to be viewed. Please scroll down to read the previous update for our upcoming international projects and representation news... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 04 October 2009 The Institute opens to international eyes... Some international opportunities have also presented themselves. In January 2010 we will be exhibiting at the Australian Centre for Photography, in an exhibition entitled 'Mind Games: Photography, Play and Identity'. This exhibition will run from 29 January to 6 March 2010 and will be our first time showing outside of the UK. We will post more information on this amazing exhibition very soon... We are also visiting the USA in March 2010 as we take part in Fotofest. This is another fantastic opportunity for us for show our work to art and photography professionals from all over the world. Check out the link to find out more about this excellent event. And finally, we take great pleasure in announcing that we are now represented by Rhonda Wilson and Lorna-Mary Webb at Rhubarb-Rhubarb.LTD. Follow the link below to find out more about Rhubarb-Rhubarb.LTD. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27 June 2009 Welcome to the Binary Institute We have a brand new body of work entitled 'The Cataclysmic Accounts From the Binary Institute', available to view in the gallery. This work has taken over two years to complete and features 22 self-portraits that illustrate our explorations into themes of folklore and psycology. Our site has been given a new look to complement this series and we now also have direct links to follow us on social networking sites. Please follow the Facebook, Twitter and MySpace links and become a 'fan', 'follower' or 'friend' of ours. We will regularly update these pages and keep everyone informed of what is going on in our world. Exhibition news... "The echo of footfalls heightened her flourishing hysteria" (self portrait .36) features in the 'Hungry' exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery from 27 June to 29 August. This is the first time that any of the new works have been on show. Please visit the exhibition, with free admission, to see the work 'in the flesh' and to see some other fine examples of fine art/photography.