My ‘Sweet Nothings’ work is to be included in a new and exciting group show, ‘No Place Like Home’ curated by artists and curators, Rosalind Davis and Laura Hudson. They have this to say in the publicity about the exhibition and its theme of home:
‘Home can be a sanctuary or a place of danger, it might be stable or temporary, intimate or shared, rooted for generations or a refuge in times of need. This basic need can be charged with political, social and economic realities; borders shift, relationships fracture, rules change, and forced migrations can impact the incredibly fragile place that we call Home.‘
Those of you who are familiar with this particular piece of work will know that my response focuses on the more sinister side of home – what goes on behind closed doors – the secrets and lies – matters that cannot, dare not, be voiced.
I’m reminded of an extract from an essay by author, activist & feminist Rebecca Solnit in her book.‘The Mother of all Questions.’
‘Being unable to tell your story is a living death, and sometimes a literal one. If … no one believes you when you say you are in pain, if no one hears you when you say help, if you don’t dare say help, if you have been trained not to bother people by saying help. If you are considered to be out of line when you speak up in a meeting, are not admitted into an institution of power, are subject to irrelevant criticism whose subtext is that women should not be here or heard.’
‘Sweet Nothings’ will be on show as part of a group show, opening at ArtHouse Jersey and in unexpected locations around the Island.
It opens on September 5th with a special celebration event at 5.30pm (all welcome). The show will then fully open from 10.30am on Wednesday September 6th and will run through to October 15th at ArtHouse Jersey and in unexpected locations around the Island.
Daily opening times, Tuesday to Sunday, are 10.30am – 6pm. (Closed on Mondays)
