11 August - 14 August 2005
Private View: Wednesday, 10 August 2005, 5pm-9pm

Lounge
28 Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2EZ
Open Thursday-Sunday 1-6pm until 14 August 2005

Dana Brintz
Michael Cuison De Guzman
Gwendolyn Noel Repass
Christopher Rochelle
Carlton Scott Sturgill

Five artists from across the United States will show their latest work at the Lounge Gallery in Dalston. The elusive nature of the work implies a sense of removal, and the shifting nature of American identity. At the same time, subject matter and medium differ from artist to artist.

· Dana Brintz builds layer upon layer of resin abstract forms, shapes and colours to produce sculptural pieces hung on walls, at once revealing and concealing different perspectives.

· Michael De Guzman's photographs illustrate the complexity involved in defining, interpreting and contextualising the identities of those who are at the juncture of numerous social, cultural and ethnic groups.

· Gwendolyn Noel Repass explores the experience of female sexuality through paintings and drawings - including abstract images ranging from vaginas to dogs.

· Christopher Rochelle uses a combination of digital photographic equipment, with 200 year old techniques to make images of nature imbued with a sense of foreboding.

· Carlton Scott Sturgill's paintings are concerned with the pervasiveness of sexual nature in contrast to American cultural constructions that blind people to this reality.

For more information contact Michael De Guzman: m_deguz@yahoo.co.uk

Directions to the Lounge
Rail: Dalston Kingsland
Bus: 67 76 149 236 243
Tube: Highbury and Islington, then 30/38 bus to Dalston Junction