Ten artists from across the south west and London respond to the theme of adaptable matter at The Hide’s outdoor sculpture exhibition, now in its fourth year.
Artist-Curator Alice Sheppard Fidler is joined by Jessica Akerman, Barbara Bayer, Flora Bradwell, Luke Chin-Joseph, Will Cruickshank, Liz Elton, Chantal Powell, Valentino Vannini and Andrea Wright.
An exciting twist this year is the inclusion of works made by the next generation of creative thinkers. Giving emerging artists in the region an opportunity to show alongside early career and award-winning artists, Alice Sheppard Fidler has partnered with two youth charities in neighbouring Gloucester (The Venture Hub and Young Gloucestershire).
Young people will come together to make collaborative sculpture, shown both at their community venue and at The Hide. Responding to the rural location, each artist uses processes that transform their diverse materials in experimental ways. Fabric, glass, clay, concrete and cardboard are in dialogue with the garden and each other, connecting origins, geographies, and ideas.
Most of the artworks were not intended for an outdoors location, so artists are challenged to consider how their work adapts to unexpected conditions, and to delve into a deeper exploration of the environmental implications of making permanent sculpture today.
In a world saturated with stuff, how can sculpture proclaim its physical presence, while pushing back on existing, unsustainable global practices? You can hear more from the exhibiting artists in a talk on the afternoon of Saturday 14 June.
This exhibition showcases the artists' technical skills and creative vision and also highlights the joy found in the artistic process itself. During the exhibition the artists are happy to discuss and share examples of work in progress – and artistic diversions where fun and creativity can be found developing work from unexpected opportunities.
The artworks and the venue create a synergistic effect – the contemporary artworks compliment the historic domestic setting – the aim is to inspire and surprise, and to offer visitors a welcoming and comfortable place to consider the work on show.
The Hide Installation and Sculpture Showcase
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