The Wetness of an Encounter (2025)

This Autumn, I am delighted to present a solo presentation of experimental work at Twickenham's Orleans House Gallery attending to the sensory experience of being in-with-of the landscape.

Inspired by philosopher Laura U. Marks, I explore how we might “retain the wetness of the encounter” with nature when we encounter it, recognising that the images we use to depict nature are often distilled into clean, curated images that present lively ecologies as static landscapes that exist ‘out there’ and ‘over there’. 

How do we create images of nature that are less a closed-edged script and more of an open-edged gesture that embodies indeterminacy? How are our ideas about nature enriched when we capture the exchanges between things rather than just the things themselves? How can we generate forms of documentation that are more tactile and sense-able?

I use note taking methodologies and dry materials like paint, unglazed ceramics, wire and paper to attempt turning my fieldnotes into ‘wetter’ three-dimensional installations through sculptural paper works and moving images. 

I explore how other forms of documenting nature are critical for fostering relationality and sense of active participation in times of crisis.     

The opening event will be Saturday 27th September 2-4pm, please email me to RSVP.