

16th September — 29th January 2009
Contemporary Art Society, 11 — 15 Emerald St London, WC1N 3QL
Rotate is the new exhibition programme at our Emerald Street offices, showcasing the work of artists, artist-run spaces and galleries who are attracting critical interest and acclaim nationally and internationally.
Exhibition opening times: Monday - Friday, 9.30 - 17.30 - open to members and non-members. Please note there is limited access to the office, call for further details.
The Contemporary Art Society is delighted to be working with Mermaid and Monster in the Rotate series. Representing emerging and established artists from both Wales and abroad Mermaid and Monster promote their work through curatorial projects, publications, events and fairs.
Artists represented by Mermaid and Monster include Michael Cousin, Lloyd Durling, Helen Sear, Anthony Shapland and Miranda Whall. For Rotate, Mermaid and Monster are also presenting the work of other contemporary artists associated with Wales, including David Cushway, Gaia Persico, Neal Rock and Andreas Rüthi. The Contemporary Art Society also invited Mermaid and Monster's co-Directors Gordon Dalton and Richard Higlett, also practising artists, to include work. For further information please see www.mermaidandmonster.com
All works are available to purchase on request. For further information call +44(0)20 7831 1243 or email info@contemporaryartsociety.org
The Contemporary Art Society is pleased to be an official partner of the Own Art loan scheme. The Own Art loan scheme is designed to make it easy and affordable for everyone to buy original, high quality contemporary art and craft. You can borrow up to £2,000, or as little as £100, to be paid back in equal instalments over a period of 10 months - interest free*. www.myownartcollection.org.uk
*Typical 0% APR. The Contemporary Art Society is a licensed broker of Own Art loans.
Disco Giratorio (video still), video in 3 parts (1 part displayed), edition of 5, dimensions:dimensions variable, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster, © the artist
Snowdon, David Cushway, unfired clay, edition of 5, dimensions:100 x 40 x 180cm, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster, © the artist
Falling and Falling Further, Lloyd Durling, biro pen on paper, dimensions:23.5 x 31.5cm, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster / Houldsworth Fine Art, © the artist
We Want Young Blood, Lloyd Durling, biro pen on paper, dimensions:45.8 x 30.4cm, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster / Houldsworth Fine Art, © the artist
Singapore 2004 from 'Hotel Drawing Series', india pencil on hotel paper, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster / Monika Bobinska, © the artist
Table, oil on linen, dimensions:51 x 69cm, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster, © the artist
Miyake Shop, oil on linen, dimensions:65 x 70cm, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster, © the artist
Cartier Table, Andreas Ruethi, oil on linen, dimensions: 75 x 65cm, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster, © the artist
Kagu Chair, oil on linen, dimensions:45.5 x 35.5cm, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster, © the artist
Spot 6, giclee print, limited edition of 100, dimensions:15.8 x 20.8cm, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster, © the artist
Spot 8, 2008, courtesy:the artist
Rise (still), Anthony Shapland, dvd, edition of 5, dimensions:dimensions variable, courtesy:Mermaid and Monster, © the artist