PREPOSSESSION

Destiny Deacon Tracey Moffatt Darren Siwes William Kentridge Jo Ractliffe Willie Doherty Frances Hegarty

Private View Saturday 17 th September 2.00pm – 4.00pm

The Golden Thread Gallery is proud to present Prepossession, a major group exhibition.

Curated by Liam Kelly (Belfast), Jill Bennett (Sydney) and Felicity Fenner (Sydney), Prepossession is a group exhibition of mainly video-based and photographic work, focussing around the issue of trauma. The exhibition is the result of a collaboration between the University of New South Wales and the University of Ulster and, according to its curators, depicts “key debates on the representation of trauma and the effects of political violence, racism and colonisation.” With artists from Australia, South Africa and Ireland, within the common theme of trauma the effects of the (Aboriginal) “Stolen Generation”, Apartheid and sectarianism are all explored.

In addition to the exhibition, a colloquium will be held examining the issues presented by the work. The colloquium will take place from 9.30am – 5.30pm on the 7 th October at the Golden Thread Theatre , and speakers will include Kamau Braithwaite (Barbados) and Clifford Charles (South Africa), as well as representatives from both universities. The colloquium is free of charge and light refreshments will be provided – everybody is welcome. A Community Forum will also take place 2pm-4pm on Saturday October 8 th , discussing the impact of trauma on communities – this is also free, refreshments will be provided and it is also open to everyone.

Schools, colleges and community group visits to the gallery are welcomed. Please contact Peter at the gallery to arrange group visits in advance or to find out more about the galleries associated activities.

The Golden Thread Gallery acknowledges the generous support of:

The Golden Thread Gallery is primarily a neutral venue for the presentation and education of high qaulity contemporary visual art and associated activities, including exhibitions, events, projects, touring products/exhibitions, outreach activities/ workshops, located on an interface in North Belfast.