The Awthum Empire

Saturday, January 24, 3:00pm
Talking Art with Matt Stokes
Arthouse at the Jones Center
Free admission

Opening reception for a 16 mm film and installation all revolving around an interpretation of the history of “punk, post-punk, and DIY movements”  and its receptive effect on today’s community, by british artist Matt Stokes.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matt Stokes’ artistic practice is marked by anthropological enquiry and an interest in events or informal movements that bind people together. Music subcultures have been central to the development of his most recent projects, which have focused on their ability to shape lifestyle, beliefs and create community. Stokes’ most noted works to date include Long After Tonight, a 16mm film that conveys strong emotional and spiritual content through the British communities connected to the music and dance of Northern Soul, and Real Arcadia, a research based project focusing on the history of a small rural acid house organization which archives and interprets the clandestine experience of those who attended or were affected by a series of cave raves organized by the group.

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