The NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION archive

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Science in our lives by Lucy Panesar, 4th April 2005

 

 

Kaching; Your mission is death by Rupert D. Nelson, 7th March 2005

 

 

Le Tour De Squirrel by Frog Morris, 7th February 2005

 

 

An Archaeology of Self by Mehri Holliday, 6th December 2004

 

 

FOOD AND ART? FOOD IS ART. FEED ME ART!

In August this year, exactly two years after joining The Goods Shed, I was finally struck with an idea of how to bring art to the market. Of course, the owner would firmly state that The Goods Shed itself is an artwork worthy of the Turner Prize! The situation for me was how to use The Goods Shed’s impressive space for exhibiting ambitious multi-disciplinary works without having to limit the work to fit around usual trade. The prospect of having one night shows when the restaurant and market were closed became more and more appealing. To distinguish these nights from The Goods Shed’s recognised business of providing all things edible, I named them NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. I wanted to be able to offer ambitious artists from the area, the opportunity to present solo or collaborative works, and also provide some kind of forum for discussing their work and ideas.


And that is what NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION is doing. It’s become a monthly melting pot for people who crave dynamism, bringing together folks from UKC, Christchurch and KIAD, with the odd Council appearance – quite a rare feat. In the space of 24 hours, after the last Sunday lunch plate is washed, we have been dismantling, sweeping and hanging, before standing back to enjoy for just 3 hours an atmosphere generated by an audience engaged and inspired by art. The Goods Shed has become a haven for the stuff of life; for muddy biodynamic parsnips, for cyclist campaigners and railway enthusiasts, for people wanting to combine sensible, ethical consumption with a pleasurable sense of community and culture.

By Lucy Panesar, November 2004

 

1st November - Sandra Pearson and Fiona Hammersley

 

leadflowerfilmprocesses by Niamh Sullivan and Sarah Craske on 4th October

 

First show on September 6th - Richard Cobelli with Leon Reid and Brad Downey

 

 

All images are copyright of the artists, all photography by R.Cobelli