POTLUCK Exhibition: A Surreal Gathering of Emerging Artists at 44AD art space and Phantasmal gallery
Art Observatory presents POTLUCK: showcasing the uncanny, dreamlike, and surreal through diverse mediums
Groups show "Potluck" at 44AD artspace and Phantasmal gallery curated by Milly Aburrow, Daisy-Drew Smith and Lilly Foster-Eardley
We have invited Milly Aburrow and the curatorial team, including Daisy-Drew Smith (Founder Phantasmal Gallery) and Lilly Foster-Eardley, to present their project and exhibition "Potluck" at the 44AD artspace, organized by Phantasmal Gallery.
44AD Art Space
This event is featured in an article and series at Munchies Art Club under "Art Observatory"—a channel dedicated to art students and young and fresh emerging artists, showcasing their exhibitions and artworks.
The "POTLUCK" exhibition at the 44AD artspace in Bath, UK, serves as a vibrant showcase of forty eight artists, each bringing their unique vision to the floor through a myriad of mediums including sculpture, painting, installation, and film.
Potluck Exhibition View: ‘Don’t Blame Me, Wasn’t Me’ by Darcy Whent| Photo Credit: Ashley Cerrino
This gathering of talent reveals a collective pursuit of the uncanny, the mysterious, and the profound, allowing us a glimpse into the diverse explorations of the strange and the beautiful.
Participating Artists and their view:
Isobel Aarosin constructs sculptures that explore natural resources and their creative potential.
Dominique Catherina Foertig
Tess Tallula -> Read more
Potluck Exhibition Artists: (left to right) Diana Zrnic, Emily Hawtin and Frinin & Bok (Jonny Pert)
Milly Aburrow challenges societal norms and consumer culture through her sculptures and installations, dissecting the symbolism of everyday items and their broader societal implications.
Potluck Exhibition Artists: (left to right) Eva Sykes, Jade Clarke and Leonor Canelas de Castro
Traf-Alger, or Pablo, infuses his memories and heritage into drawings and sculptures, capturing the essence of personal evolution and the passage of time.
Tess Bacon blends vibrant imaginations with real-world inspirations in paintings that narrate surreal yet familiar stories, engaging viewers in a dialogue between the canvas and their own experiences.
Frinin & Bok, a collaboration led by Jonny Pert, transforms performance poetry into surreal film, discussing societal influences and personal development through visually arresting narratives.
Libby Bove draws on folk culture and the occult, creating enchanting works that explore the magical and joyful aspects of the human condition, while hinting at darker, dystopian undercurrents.
Participating Artists selection "Potluck Exhibition" -> (left to right) Libby Bove, Louise Hapton and Luiza Horn
Sam Bryan uses vibrant oil pastels to depict animals as vessels for social commentary, exploring our deep and spiritual connections with the creatures we share our lives with.
Leonor Canelas de Castro reflects on the impact of digital culture and artificial intelligence through photography, offering a critical examination of how technology shapes our understanding of reality.
Exhibition Impressions "Potluck" -> Eva Sykes, April Robin, Tess Tallula, Keith Pointing, Ramona Eve, Kenji Lim and Lilly Foster | Photo Credit: Daisy-Drew Smith and Ashley Cerrino
Poppy Cauchi turns personal trauma into powerful sculptural narratives, using her art to navigate and discuss themes of recovery and visibility.
Liberty Cheverall employs bright colors and playful shapes in her tufted textiles to comment on everyday struggles, from heartbreak to economic hardship, inviting empathy and recognition through humor.
Exhibition view with participating Artists: Max Middlewood and Ramona Eve
Jade Clarke creates otherworldly characters and scenes in mixed media installations that challenge our perceptions of existence and encourage discussions on mental health and personal narratives.
Charlie Coe explores identity and body through sculpture and photography, addressing societal biases and personal perceptions with a distinctly feminist lens.
Lucy Davies intertwines discomfort and humor in her sculptural and video work, using bodily themes to provoke and engage viewers in a conversation about physicality and emotion.
Ellie Thompson: ‘Fledgling Feelings’ | Photo Credit: Daisy-Drew Smith and Ashley Cerrino
Lydia Durnall uses painting to critique and subvert commercial imagery, exposing the misogyny embedded in digital and real-world landscapes, challenging viewers to reconsider their own gaze.
Ramona Eve engages the community with playful installations that use bright colors and simple patterns, creating art that empowers and fosters a sense of collective well-being.
Lilly Foster-Eardley imagines a world where animals adapt to urban environments, using sculpture and animation to explore the parallels between natural and human-constructed worlds.
Stephen Foy-Philp creates immersive installations that blend various forms and mediums, inviting viewers to become part of the artwork, challenging their perceptions and engaging them in interactive narratives.
Exhibition View with Artists: (left to right) Poppy Cauchi, Rachel Mortlock, Tess Bacon and Tess Tallula
Alicia French delves into the uncanny aspects of everyday life, using diverse mediums to provoke discomfort and curiosity, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary.
Sav Goldman employs humour and satire to critique societal norms, using installation art to subvert everyday settings and challenge viewer perceptions with playful yet pointed commentary.
Exhibition View: ‘Wedding Cow’ by Henrietta Macphee and ‘Chance Encounter’ by Poppy Photo Credit: Ashley Cerrino and Daisy-Drew Smith
Jeanne Gourlaouen's sculptures combine elements of reality and imagination to critique environmental and cultural interactions, using humor to invite viewers to reflect on complex global issues.
Louise Hapton channels her diverse experiences into a practice that spans painting, sculpture, and writing, exploring deep personal and societal themes through her art.
Together, these artists form the core of the "POTLUCK" exhibition, each contributing their unique perspectives and transforming the gallery into a collective exploration of surrealism and the unconscious.
Their individual statements and works encourage us to question, to feel, and to see beyond the ordinary—inviting us into a world where the strange becomes the norm, and the uncanny becomes captivatingly familiar.
Additional Infos:
To See more about the Artists and please follow and go through the curators Instagram Accounts for more images, infos and artists.
Milly Aburrow, Daisy-Drew Smith and Lilly Foster-Eardley on Instagram.
Phantasmal Gallery
Milly Aburrow -> Website
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