A large exhibition of Lye’s work has been held at the Canterbury Art Gallery, from 5 August to 26 November 2017. It has been presented in partnership with the Len Lye Foundation, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.
5 August – 26 November 2017
The title of the exhibition refers to the fact that Lye’s art was ‘inspired by a flash of light and a thunderclap.’
The exhibition gained special relevance from the fact that Lye’s work was returning home to the city in which he’d been born (back in 1901).
The exhibition includes 11 moving sculptures, paintings, drawings, doodles and eight of his experimental films.
Christchurch Art Gallery senior curator Lara Strongman said it was the "perfect moment" to bring Lye's works to Christchurch: "Len Lye's work is so full of life and energy and it fundamentally impresses everyone who sees it. They have an emotional reaction. It lifts you out of yourself and charges up your spirit. It is so full of life and cheer and vigour.
“There are a generation of children who have not experienced these works and I would like to share them with them."
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