A space where anything can happen!

With all the talk of 'fake news', is the world now best understood as a cartoon? - Highly acclaimed artist Andy Holden provides his animated theory on the subject through a new exhibition just opened at Lancaster University's Peter Scott Gallery. Under the title 'As Speed Increases Objects Can Be In Several Places At Once' , the exhibition forms part of an inspiring showcase presented by Lancaster Arts, the University's public arts programme. At the heart of the exhibition is the film work 'Laws of Motion in a Cartoon Landscape', an exploration of the world after the end of history. Part-lecture, part-documentary, part-conspiracy theory, the film examines the formation of 'laws' within cartoons as a way of making sense of the world we live in. The artist's avatar invites the viewer to experience a world where laws such as 'Everything falls faster than an anvil' are given the same critical attention as philosophy, physics and politics. It is an irrational space where anything can happen, yet certain things reoccur. Five years in the making, 'Laws of Motion' is installed alongside a wider body of work connecting to the long-term project, including new films, prints and drawings.