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Paul Chisholm's "The Lost Children of Paradise" Exhibition at Bletchingley Community Centre
Bletchingley, Surrey—On March 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Bletchingley Community Centre will host a one-day solo exhibition by contemporary British artist Paul Chisholm. Titled "The Lost Children of Paradise," the exhibition features Chisholm's latest series of paintings depicting clowns, reflecting both the artist's emotional states and serving as a mirror to society and its ills.
Chisholm's artistic practice revolves around conceptual explorations of identity, gender, and politics, incorporating various media including painting, photography, installation, and objects. His works possess a strong communicative quality, bearing messages garnished with both humour and pain. The confluence of bright colours and bold puns unveils the double entendre behind every visual.
Born in Canterbury in 1983 and raised in Royal Leamington Spa, Chisholm studied Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University (2004) and completed his MA at Chelsea College of Arts in London (2020). His work often deals with his diagnosis as an openly HIV-positive person and reflects upon his own identity as a contemporary British queer artist.
"The Lost Children of Paradise" series delves into the paradoxical nature of the clown figure, which masks true sadness with makeup and flamboyance. Chisholm uses this imagery to comment on societal contradictions, exploring themes of isolation, resilience, and the human condition.
This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to engage with Chisholm's thought-provoking work, which subtly criticizes social and political circumstances through layers of personal history and emotional depth.
Exhibition Details:
Title: The Lost Children of Paradise
Artist: Paul Chisholm
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Bletchingley Community Centre, Bletchingley, Surrey
Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.
For more information about Paul Chisholm and his work, please visit www.mrpauldavidchisholm.com.
About Paul Chisholm:
Paul Chisholm is a contemporary British artist whose work explores themes of identity, gender, and politics. Utilizing various media, his art communicates messages imbued with both humour and pain, often reflecting on his personal experiences and societal observations.
About Bletchingley Community Centre:
The Bletchingley Community Centre is dedicated to hosting events that enrich the cultural fabric of the community, providing a space for artists and audiences to engage in meaningful dialogue through art.
Note to Editors: High-resolution images and interviews with the artist are available upon request.
