All of Peter Liversidge's work, his exhibitions and projects, begin life as a series of proposals. Hand-typed whilst sitting at his kitchen table, he taps out an astounding array of suggestions that range from the sublime to the ridiculous, taking in the very ordinary ("I propose to stand still") along the way. Many of these will go on to become performances, art works and ephemeral actions - and many others will never exist beyond the printed page. Liversidge's work has a natural generosity and most of his exhibitions and projects involve gifts and free multiples for his audience - in the past this has included books of his proposals, hand-etched gin glasses, cd compilations from his extensive record collection, embossed bank notes, ice cream, kebabs, and much more besides.
Peter's first substantial exhibition in America opens in a couple of weeks and I am assured that for anyone hoping to add to their Priceless Collection there will be treats to be had.
Peter Liversidge Where We Begin at the Sean Kelly Gallery, 528 West 29th Street, New York NY 10001 from 9 December, 2011 until 28 January, 2012
Photography: Jason Wyche, New York. Courtesy: Sean Kelly Gallery, New York
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