Male Form Jay Manby

The new show is called Male Form. It explores the complex and often contradictory landscape of masculinity, blending personal identity with the commercialised, hyper-stylised imagery that dominates our culture. This exhibition draws inspiration from the clichés, symbols, and stereotypes that have come to define men both in their most authentic and most exaggerated forms.

The work offers a bold, sometimes flamboyant critique of the masculine ideal. It is both provocative and playful using highly decorative elements and larger-than-life forms to create a dialogue about masculinity's role in both shaping and being shaped by our cultural norms. It weaves together the personal and commercial, the authentic and the artificial, in a rich tapestry of visual language. Using humour and exaggeration Male Form pokes fun at masculine tropes while still celebrating their cultural significance.

The show consists of New paintings, works on paper, painted cut out wood panels, three dimensional work and prints on canvas. Opening night is at The Serpentine Gallery in Lismore on Thursday 23rd January from 6 till 9 pm and continues to Sunday 9th February. Please join me for drinks, nibbles and music from local artist Davey Bob Ramsey.