MIRROR
A public art gallery, events programme and online resource based out of and supported by Arts University Plymouth.
MIRROR is a public art gallery based at Arts University Plymouth, which features a high-quality contemporary programme of exhibitions and events, and seeks to enrich teaching and learning at the university, whilst also welcoming a wider public audience to enjoy and debate contemporary arts.
MIRROR’s exhibition programme is shaped by the curriculum, with focus given to art, design and digital media, reflecting the rich and diverse cultural community of the university and the city. MIRROR specialises in supporting artists at various stages of their careers, enabling them to produce new exhibitions, and offering exciting opportunities to enhance their professional practice in fresh and interesting ways.
MIRROR often works in partnership, contributing actively to strengthening and enhancing the offer of arts and culture in Plymouth.
Left to Right: Matt Stokes, British Art Show 7, Suki Dhanda, Eleanor Duffin, Boudicca
We have showcased the work of artists including Matt Stokes, (as part of We The People Are The Work), Abigail Reynolds, Brian Griffiths (as part of The British Art Show 7) Craig Fisher, BOUDICCA, Martin Parr, Albert Irvin, Timorous Beasties, Catherine Yass (as part of Walk On) and many more.
Gallery Shorts: Eleanor Duffin | A Phantom Limb
Left to right: Katie Schwab, Simon Baylis, Envisions, Torsten Lauschmann, Laura Phillips
Since 2011 MIRROR (previously named The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art) has been running a free, events programme which is open to all students, staff and the wider public.
Events include artist/curator talks, performances, screenings, and workshops and tend to take place in association with exhibitions, usually on Friday afternoons at the university. Previously to this, the Exhibitions team ran an internal visiting artist talks programme for students and staff.
Below is a list of the fantastic artists and curators who have delivered a talk, run a workshop or presented a performance at the university.
Owen Hatherley
Viridian - performance
Headluv + Passman / Splash Addict / Zetan Spore / Lobsta B / MC Teabag - gig
Stuart Robinson in conversation with Rachel Dobbs
Tim Steer in conversation with Oliver Sutherland
LUX (Nicole Yip)
Walk On season / South West Showcase Season / LIVE MAKE Season
Claire Feeley Producer at Situations
Artists access to empty buildings Presentations & discussion, with Bristol Biennial, Stroud Valley Arts and Visual Arts South West
Paula Orrell – The River Tamar Film Festival
Craft Season / Drawing Season/ Boudicca
Albert Irvin with Barry Phipps
George Mogg with Simon Fin, Jayne Wilton and Ruth Simons
Jane Harris
Photography season / South West Showcase Season/ Painting Season
Chris Appleby
Hannah James with Isobel Harbison
Represented by Chert, Berlin
Abigail Reynolds with Martin Clark
The Marmite Prize for Painting curators
Tim Stoner
Metahaven
Max Fraser
Emma Neuberg
Lucy Brown
Charlotte Squire
Jennifer Ambrose / Enamore
Sam Moore
Barry Sykes
Rhys Coren
Stephen Knowles
Simon and Simon Games
Peter Parkinson
DIY Symposium, ‘The underdogs: Art/ists in unusual places’ at PCAD on Fri 25th & Sat 26th January 2008:
HAL (Hull Arts Lab)
one.c – South Brent
Cube – Bristol
Graft – Nottingham
Diskurs – Giessen, German
Tavs Jørgensen
Craig Fisher
Rachel Cornish
Dean Chapman
Cast Off
Janet Stoyel
Propeller
Chila Burman
Gil Nicol
Mark Simon Hewis
Anna Best
Diana East
Ryan Gander | www.ryanganderarchive.com/access
Justin Marshall
David Buurma
Jerome Fletcher
Tim Knowles
Mark Miodownik
Robin van‘t Harr
OMSK
Keith Harrison
Justin Coomes
Anthony Frost
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