‘Black Rock & Other Wonders – Unravelled’ exhibition is the continuation of the original collection of eight flags created for Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton, as part of the Independents Biennial. Over the two months they were flown at the fort, they have been forever changed by the elements, shaped by salt, wind, rain, and the passing of time. Nature has added its own layers whilst stripping away the pigments they were made with, transforming their surfaces and deepening their connection to place.
Now returned to the studio, the weathered flags are presented in a new context, inviting visitors to encounter them afresh, as well as a new collection of smaller works that preserve the integrity of the original flags before their transformation. This exhibition will also include our research, the myths and stories that inspired and informed the work, behind the scenes photographs, and the original pigment collection gathered from the fort and surrounding New Brighton area, that was used to create the work.
As part of the event, we also welcome fort owner, Doug Darroch, who will give a brief talk on the history of the fort at 6.30.
Join us for the private view on Thursday 16th October in our Hamilton Square studio 6 - 9pm, to explore how nature, story, and time remain woven together, and see this body of work in its entirety for the first time.
(Please note that our studio at 1 Hamilton Square is located on the second floor and is not accessible friendly. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.)
