New Addition to the NI Music Exhibition
We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of a new piece of artwork at the NI Music Exhibition. On loan from artist Dameon Priestly, the painting is from his recent TRIPWIRE TIMELINE 1970-1988, A Belfast Tale Exhibition.
The collection examined Dameon's life growing up in Belfast during The Troubles.
This piece looks at 1977 and the impact of Terri Hooley and the legendary Good Vibrations record shop on Great Victoria Street.
The visuals include Dameon's take on the famous Jamie Reid Sex Pistols, God Save The Queen graphics, but in this case the Jubilee Queen is turned on her head and the names of Northern Irish punk bands disrupt her gaze.
The departed Elvis is also there, smeared in 'punk pink'. The photographic reference is an echo of the original street signage for Terri's shop.
The lyrics from Hank Williams I Saw The Light are included also.
Dameon's acknowledgement of the wonderful score and soundtrack compiled by Belfast's own David Holmes, for the Good Vibrations film.
