crimes town gallery
Harry Pye & His Friends
Poetic License
June 13th - July 6th
pv Wednesday 11th June

Including (in alphabetical order)

Gordon Beswick
Lloyd Durling
Marenka Gabeler
Nynke Gabeler
Mikey Georgeson
Marisol Malatesta
Mark Mcgowan
John Moseley
Ben Newton
Sean O'Connor
Pete the Painter
Rowland Smith
Sarah Sparkes
Barry Thompson
Gavin Toye
Edward Ward


Poetic Licence is not just another group exhibition and it's not a solo show either. Poetic Licence is the first gathering of The Harry Pye & His Friends Poetry Appreciation Society. It's by no means a somber affair but I am taking it quite seriously. The paintings, drawings, video and photography that you'll see exhibited have all been inspired by poems that moved me and, in some cases, shaped who I am. There will be a special opening night but it wont be a normal private view. If you want to attend the Poetic Licence party you have to bring along a poem that moved you. Bring the poem on a piece of A4 paper. I'll get it hole punched and file it away safely so that I can read it later. There are many artists helping to make Poetic Licence a special event. Those taking part include: Gordon Beswick, Lloyd Durling, Marenka Gabeler, Mikey Georgeson, Marisol Malatesta, Mark McGowan, John Moseley, Ben Newton, Rowland Smith, Sarah Sparkes, Barry Thompson, Gavin Toye and Edward Ward. As well as a few surprise guests.

Don't forget - you must bring a poem with you if you wish to see the show.