Source
Artwork exploring the Mersey
An exhibition by Markmakers (Halton visual artist collective)

16 June - 15 July 2007
Gallery open Wednesday to Sunday 11-5
Unit 8 the Albert Dock, Liverpool

Private View
Saturday 16 June 2007 2-4pm

For detailed information about the artists and artwork on show, click here.

Artists from Halton in Cheshire are launching a new exhibition at the Albert Dock which charts the path of the River Mersey using river-bed mud, drift wood, textiles and string.

The group of fourteen artists, known as Markmakers, have all taken inspiration from the River Mersey which flows from the Peak District, through Manchester and out to sea in Liverpool, running through their home borough of Halton.

The result is a varied exhibition of sculpture, paintings, photographs, prints and textiles which explores the famous 110km long waterway. Markmakers chose the Mersey as a common theme for their work as it provided a wealth of subject matter from rich wildlife to industrial heritage.

The Halton-based artists are working with the Albert Dock Company to showcase their exhibition within the Grade 1 listed visitor attraction – looking out to the river which inspired their artwork.

The River Mersey exhibition, which runs from 16 June – 15 July 2007, is located within the Albert Dock’s Colonnades area, just metres from Tate Liverpool, LJMU’s Site gallery, Liverpoolgallery.com’s exhibition and the many art shops at the Dock including Liverpool Pictures and Art 4 You.

Graham Cook, Director of the Albert Dock Company says, “We were delighted to provide Markmakers with a home for their Mersey exhibition, right on the banks of the river that has given them so much inspiration. Our aim is to build on the Albert Dock’s strong visual arts offer and one of the ways we’re doing this is opening our units to local artists.”

Artist Claire Weetman, who is exhibiting in Source, said: “The Albert Dock is the perfect location to display this exhibition, created by local artists. We’re looking forward to showcasing our work in such a high profile spot to the wide range of visitors who come to the Dock.”