Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway, David Simon Contemporary has invited twelve contemporary visual artists to respond to the novel. This captivating exhibition of paintings, sculpture and ceramics includes work by Chloe Holt FRSA, Steven Hubbard, Victoria Jinivizian NEAC, Alice Mumford RWA, Sue Wales, Frances Watts, Neil Wood, Emma Rose, Mike Service, Richard Twose, Sara Ingleby-MacKenzie and ceramics by the Chelsea Potter, who have come together to create a rich tapestry of works that reflect on the timeless themes and motifs of Woolf's masterpiece.
This cleverly constructed novel takes place in a twenty-four hour period - a Wednesday in mid-June 1923. The novel interweaves two seemingly unconnected storylines during this day. It is a poignant exploration of the human experience, where the past, present, and future converge. Through a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media, the participating artists offer fresh perspectives on the novel's central characters, their inner lives, and the societal context in which they exist.
"We are delighted to bring together this carefully selected group of contemporary artists, each of whom has been inspired by the complex, lyrical world of 'Mrs Dalloway'," says David Simon, "Their works not only pay homage to Woolf's literary genius but also demonstrate the enduring relevance of her themes and ideas to modern life."
SPECIAL EVENT
Mark Hussey, 'Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel' Book Talk
Thursday 3rd July, 2pm - 3pm
Mark Hussey, Professor of English Emeritus at Pace University in New York launches his new book. He will be at the gallery in CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET on 3rd July to talk about his book and sign copies.
The first book in the 'Biography of a novel' series offers a compelling account of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece. A lively introduction to this enduring classic, while providing Woolf lovers with a wealth of information about the novel's writing, publication and reception. It follows Woolf's process from the first stirrings in her diary through her struggles to create what was quickly recognised as a major advance in prose fiction. It then traces the novel's remarkable legacy to the present day.
Author
Mark Hussey is Distinguished Professor of English Emeritus at Pace University in New York. He is founding editor of Woolf Studies Annual and general editor of the Harcourt Annotated Edition of the Works of Virginia Woolf, for which he edited To the Lighthouse. His recent publications include Clive Bell and the Making of Modernism (2022) and Modernism's Print Cultures (with Faye Hammill, 2016).
£10 per person. Booking essential. Email gallery@davidsimoncontemporary.com to confirm reservation and arrange payment.
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