Jenny van Sommers

Prince, 2017

photograph (digitally manipulated for use as title image)
17 × 21.25cm

21 April 2018 — 16 June 2018

21 Apr 2018 — 16 Jun 2018

If I Was Your Girlfriend:

A Jam

Opening on the eve of the second anniversary of Prince’s passing, a group of contemporary artists are coming together to celebrate the musician’s extraordinary life and gift. Recognising his legacy, commemorating his songs, remembering his persona, sympathising with his eccentricities and revering his rare talent — other artists respect what this man represents. Belmacz is privileged to act as host to a group of twenty-seven international artists, who have come out to join in the jam session.

Prince Rogers Nelson, also known as The Unpronounceable Symbol, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Jamie Starr, The Starr Company, Camille, Joey Coco, Alexander Nevermind and Christopher was continuously reinventing himself; he created a musical genre of his own.

“Prince represents the inspiration of the moment, like an ode composed to capture a passing sensation. And when the mood changes, he changes with it: another good lesson.”
— Zadie Smith

Closely associated with the colour purple, despite reports of orange in fact being his favourite, the colour has become synonymous with him and is now a symbolic reference in light ever after. Known as a tireless supporter of talent, and finding it anywhere, he propelled others to stardom alongside him by empowering and uplifting them. Platforming female musicians from the very beginning, Prince stands out his industry.

Oscillating between the sexes, this musician used fashion, both the subversive and ‘glam rock’, to explore and challenge America. This was a current of genius that flowed through Prince Rogers Nelson. Various works in If I Was Your Girlfriend are probing into his image, playing on ideas of materiality and sound, with reference to his catalogue of iconic songs.

“For all of us, life is death without adventure, adventure only comes to those who are willing to be daring and take chances.”
— Prince Rogers Nelson, 1986, AMA Awards

Artists:

If I Was Your Girlfriend
Sarah Cleaver
Guilherme Dable
Giulio Delvè
Vanessa Disler
Magdalena Drwiega
Johanna Magdalena Guggenberger
Raphael Hefti
Paul Housley
Paul Kindersley
Valerie Kong
Emiliano Maggi
Hanna Mattes
Nicole Miller
Karl Monies
Nicola Pecoraro
Sigmar Polke
Richard Prince
Bernhard Rappold
Morten Skrøder Lund
Jenny van Sommers
Evren Tekinoktay
Joel Tomlin
Charlott Weise
Jerusha West

press release

'If I Was Your Girlfriend playlist' by Jarvis Cocker

If I Was Your Girlfriend: A Jam, Lina Viste Grønli’s ‘On Books’ Publication

'If I Was Your Girlfriend: A Jam' Publication

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Saelia Aparicio
Anatomy of Pleasure, 2018

epoxy resin, nscps, polypropylene, gloves, hair, shoes, masturbator
dimensions variable
Magdalena Drwiega
Composition White and Purple, 2017

concrete, glass, fabric
35 × 12cm
Nicole Miller
Anthony

single channel digital hd video
4mins 22secs
Hanna Mattes
In the Mood for Love, 2018

c-print on alu-dibond
10 × 70 cm
Vanessa Disler
Psychic Edelweiss Mandala, 2018

oil pastel, oil paint, wax, chalk, aquarelle on canvas
50 × 40cm
Jerusha West
Still from Ice Well, 2018

40secs
Valerie Kong
The Hour of the Star, 2018

acrylic, silver leaf on wood
18 × 54cm
Emiliano Maggi
La Marquise de la Boutade, 2018

pencil and glazed ceramic
50 × 33 × 5cm
Paul Housley
Sid, 2018

oil on canvas
24 × 18cm
Raphael Hefti
Hay hay hay the eye!, 2017

iris print on paper obtained with an offset print machine
50.5 × 35.7cm
Emiliano Maggi
Young Fool with Tongue, 2018

lustre on glazed ceramic
22 × 19 × 19cm
Giulio Delve
Kiss me baby, 2015

plaster cast, concrete and lipstick
60 × 52 × 4cm
Nicola Pecararo
Untitled, 2017

UV print on velvet
60 × 40cm
Morten Skrøder Lund
Untitled, 2018

emulsion and inkjet ink on plastic sheets, canvas, cardboard
28 × 20 × 4cm
Jenny van Sommers
Prince, 2018

17 × 21.25cm
Joel Tomlin
Untitled, 2017

found wood, tempera, copper wire, a nail
11.5 × 68.5 × 52.5cm
Evren Tekinoktay
Nikki, 2015

neon relief
90 × 90 × 16cm
Karl Monies
no 27, 2018

found regalia, insignia and visual signifiers from hierarchy and rank related social institutions
63 × 77cm
Charlott Weise
Teeth, 2015

oil on linen
40 × 30cm
Paul Kindersley
Goodwill Ambassador (Parce que je la vaux bien), 2016

vinyl banner
135 × 135cm
Everen Tekinoktay
Dolphin, 2018

polaroid
7.3 × 7.3cm
Bernhard Rappold
Snacko Double Neck, 2018

tempera & lacquer on Finnish wood, jeans, leather, metal, piezo pickup, nails, tuners
82 × 34 × 6cm
Johanna Magdalena Guggenberger
Anprobe (form.ptt. prince), 2018

cotton, plastic bags, acrylic
140 × 96 × 27cm. unique
Sarah Kathryn Cleaver
My friend’s clothes, 2018

film
2hrs 44mins
Guilherme Dable
Untitled from ‘tacet’ series, 2008–11

carbon on pape
38 × 41cm
Richard Prince
In Complete Control, 1975

invitation card for the artist’s early solo exhibition
10.8 × 15.6cm
Sigmar Polke
8 Zollstocksterne / 8 Folding-Rule Stars, 1970

offset lithograph in colour, on tinboard
44.5 × 28.3cm

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