‘Poems, Pictures and Poppycock’ is an exhibition showcasing the diverse work created by artist Mack Mathod throughout 2023.
It features a range of poetry and artworks reflecting the artists own, sometimes bizarre, experiences over a busy and eventful year.
This upcoming exhibition at Babylon Gallery will showcase the artist’s work over the past
year. Mack Mathod began 2023 by setting himself the daunting task of writing a poem every day throughout the year. Combining the outcomes of this with illustrative work, ‘Poems, Pictures and Poppycock’ seeks to reflect the changing aspects of the world through an artist’s perspective.
Mack has had an exciting career in comedy and the arts, with a focus on the production of surreal and absurd work, whether written, performed, or visual. From touring with his own comedy troupe and appearing on TV and radio, to working with professional theatre groups, being a scriptwriter for a top comedian, and teaching art and drama in a secondary school.
Throughout his work, Mack’s ideas attempt to amuse and brighten an artistic experience,
challenging the sometimes over serious sobriety of contemporary artistic methodology. His recent exploits have involved repurposing old photographs with an absurd point of view, surreal collages, short performances, and poetry on social media.
“The main premise of absurdity is to undress the truth and replace it with clothes that do
not fit,” says Mack Mathod.
Through absurd humour coupled with serious observations, this artist has created an interesting and unusual body of work that aims to amuse and challenge through words and images.
Poems, Pictures and Poppycock is on from Wednesday 27th March at Babylon Gallery until Sunday 28th April.
Babylon Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm with free entry.
Press release from Babylon ARTS
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