Jeremy Deller
Jeremy Deller is an English conceptual, video and instillation artist who often creates work in collaboration with others.
His work has a strong political message or undertone, often bringing controversial subjects to the forefront. Encouraging people to discuss political issues and incite debate. He was awarded the Albert Medal (RSA) for 'creating art that encourages public responses and creativity' in 2010.
He also collects and displays groups of objects or art, for example in 2013 he exhibited a collection of drawings by imprisoned ex-servicemen forcing new discussion and debate over the Iraq war.
A keen animal lover, he was outraged to hear about two endangered birds that were shot over the queens property in Sandringham allegedly by Prince Harry. As a response he created the following picture of a massive Hen Harrier flying off with a Land Rover grasped in its talons.
I particularly like this piece, the imagery is striking and over the top, but skillfully painted. Its subtle message drawing people to learn more about a story that has been widely ignored or brushed under the carpet.
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| "The Sandringham Estate" 2013 Jeremy Deller |
Further reading;
http://www.jeremydeller.org/
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