Leigh ClarkeWorks

Fever Press was an exhibition curated by Leigh Clarke at the London College of Communication, featuring artists dealing with political concerns. They were Kuyu Aka, boyleANDshaw, Leigh Clarke, Andrew Craig and Daniel Holliday. The way in which artists engage in campaigns for and in protest of war has a long and established history in the UK. Many of these artists and designers have also been affiliated with the School of Graphic Design at LCC playing a vital role in the creation and dispersion of politically inspired messages. One important example was Tom Eckersley, who joined the college in 1957. His photomontage and typography works informed and inspired the British public with hard-hitting imagery during World War II. Leigh Clarke said: "In today's political climate new challenges arise in relationship to the media and form in which communication takes its shape. Contemporary warfare is virtual and information is delivered and shared ubiquitously, sometimes revealing obscenities and travesties beyond media restrictions enforced by our Governments. The function of visual communication in this political age is one of reaction as opposed to that which informs and inspires."

  • Fever Press Poster
  • Bin Laden
  • Bin Laden
  • Liberty
  • Sadaam
  • Ins shot
  • A Noble Lie

Portrait of Osama Bin Laden

Laminated photocopies and cable ties on rotary dryer 2009
Included in the exhibition Fever Press at The London College of Communication, curated by Leigh Clarke

Installation shot in Fever Press exhibition

Laminated photocopies and cable ties on rotary dryer 2009
Included in the exhibition Fever Press at The London College of Communication, curated by Leigh Clarke

Portrait of Liberty

Laminated photocopies and cable ties on rotary dryer 2009
Included in the exhibition Fever Press at The London College of Communication, curated by Leigh Clarke

Portrait of Sadaam Hussein

Laminated photocopies and cable ties on rotary dryer 2009
Included in the exhibition Fever Press at The London College of Communication, curated by Leigh Clarke

Installation shot in Fever Press exhibition

Laminated photocopies and cable ties on rotary dryers 2009
Included in the exhibition Fever Press at The London College of Communication, curated by Leigh Clarke

A Noble Lie

Chalk Busts in Museum Case
Included in the exhibition Fever Press at The London College of Communication, curated by Leigh Clarke

Fever Press Poster

A1 Screenprint on Fabriano paper designed by Andrew Craig
Included in the exhibition Fever Press at The London College of Communication, curated by Leigh Clarke

Enlarged Image