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Press Release
 
NOSCE TE IPSUM – Know Thyself
 
Boiler House, The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1
16-25 November 2007
Admission Free
 
This November artist Lorraine Clarke and some 40 collaborators explore the link between magic, medicine and religion in a presentation of her work inspired by ancient amulets to reproductive cloning. Nosce Te Ipsum presents installations, soundscapes, animation, mixed media works, video, mime, performance and poetry. It runs from 16-25 November at The Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, London.
 
Lorraine Clarke's works range from large installations to small scale, finely crafted collections. They are reminiscent of objects associated with ancient rites and traditions whilst also having direct relevance to contemporary medical practices, referencing current scientific research and ethical and social issues.
 
Other artists taking part in the event include Brian Catling, animator Kate Sullivan, Chilean mime artist Ricardo Gaete, performance artist Lee Campbell and many others.
 
Programme of events
Thursday 15 November: Opening Private View 6-9pm. Performance at 8pm by Brian Catling.
Complimentary drinks followed by pay bar.
 
Evenings from 7:00pm:-
16 Nov - Live music
17 Nov - Gallery talk by Lorraine Clarke (6:30pm) & Performance by Ricardo Gaete
18 Nov - Performance by LBA artists
20 Nov – The Curse of Me by performance artist Lee Campbell et al
21 Nov - Live music
22 Nov - Poetry curated by Jon Gershon
23 Nov - Gallery talk by Lorraine Clarke (6:00pm) & live music
24 Nov - Live music
 
About Lorraine Clarke
 
Lorraine Clarke was born in Yorkshire. She studied at Winchester School of Art & Design and at Hertfordshire College of Art. After working as an artist/art therapist in the UK, she spent 20 years teaching and working as an artist in Italy. On her return to the UK in 2000 she set up the Euroart Studios in Tottenham, now a thriving community of over 40 artists' studios and of which she is director (see www.euroart.co.uk).
 
A version of this exhibition was shown at the University of Hertfordshire last year.  The exhibition has been supported by Arts Council England. A catalogue is available, price £5.95.
 
Nosce Te Ipsum is supported by: Euroart Studios, Juliet Gomperts Trust, Cass Art, London Calling Arts, City Printing, Workspace Group & Gem Restaurant.
 
Boiler House
Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London E1
Open daily: 1-9pm
Telephone: 07802 502136
Nearest Tube: Aldgate East and Liverpool Street
 
Further press information and images from Alison Wright
alison@alisonwrightpr.com Tel: 01608 811 474