Darker Than Blue

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Exhibition by Claudette Johnson, Turner Prize nominated artist.

Darker Than Blue is Claudette Johnson’s first solo show in the Midlands.

The Turner Prize nominee’s work often takes the human figure as its subject and in particular explores the experience of Black women - including herself.

“It’s wonderful that Claudette has been nominated and recognised for her incredible work,” says the Barber’s director, Professor Jennifer Powell. “It is really powerful, with striking and confident line work - and her figures always hold your gaze.

“In the show there will be a sound installation by Trevor Mathison, who’s a contemporary sound artist. Trevor has created a soundscape that combines aspects of the Barber experience - the echoes and sounds of the galleries - with the sound of Claudette working in the studio.

“It’s the first time that Claudette and Trevor have ever worked together, and it’s the first time that Claudette has had this sound aspect in an exhibition.”