70s-inspired, ‘psychedelic’ exhibition opens at Lincoln Museum on Saturday 16 March 2024.
Lincolnshire-based artist, Jason Wilsher-Mills draws on his own experiences, and those of disability groups to create art that aims to highlight the frustrations and barriers that people with disabilities face on a daily basis.
The exhibition features large colourful sculptures, inflatables, wall art and interactive digital artwork to create a vibrant, hyper-joyful display, that packs a more serious message.
Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Jason Wilsher-Mills describes his work as ‘The Beano’ meets ‘I, Daniel Blake’. He uses humour, images from popular culture, childhood memories and a commitment to disability activism to create distinctive and vibrant works influenced by his ‘psychedelic 1970s working-class upbringing’.
Laura Garner, exhibitions and interpretations assistant at Lincoln Museum, said:
“We’re really excited to have Jason’s thought-provoking exhibition with us this spring. He worked with disability groups across the UK – including in Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, Northamptonshire and London – to share their stories through bold, bright pieces and quirky characters.
“Since creating these works in 2020, Jason’s career has gone from strength to strength. In the same year, he won the Shape Arts’ Adam Reynolds Award. And, in 2023, he unveiled a stunning bronze sculpture, ‘Amazonian Caiman God’, in the centre of his hometown of Wakefield.
“As well as the continued tour of his Argonauts, this March will see the opening of his most ambitious project to date - a major exhibition of work at the Wellcome Collection in central London.”
‘Jason and his Argonauts on Tour’ is a touring exhibition from North Lincolnshire gallery, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre in Scunthorpe, and is supported by Arts Council England through funding from The National Lottery.
It will be on display at Lincoln Museum on Danes Terrace in the city from 16 March until 2 June 2024.
The exhibition is pay what you decide; any and all donations are greatly appreciated and help us bring more great exhibitions to Lincoln.
Plan your visit now at www.lincolnmuseum.com.