I'm thrilled that two of my artworks have been selected for inclusion in the upcoming Common Ground exhibition at The Wilson in Cheltenham. Curated by painter and folklorist Ben Edge, the exhibition delves into themes of change, loss, rebellion, and reclamation in relation to common land and the natural environment.
Featuring a diverse collection of contemporary works - including new commissions and large-scale installations, Common Ground explores pressing issues such as climate change, sustainability, migration, postcolonial narratives, and placemaking. The exhibition also highlights creative practices that reconnect with and protect our environment.
Exhibiting artists include Richard C. Blomfield, Richard Long, Dan Hillier, Billy Dosanjh, Claire Partington, Rhian Harris Mussi, David Harrison, Tim Shaw, Leah Gordon, Nick Hayes, Max Reeves, Adelaide Damoah, Hew Locke, Chris Drury, Stuart Pearson Wright, Boss Morris, and Thistle by Nature.
The exhibition also features:
A new site-specific commission by Adelaide Damoah, reflecting on Cheltenham’s historical ties to slavery and abolition through a series of printed works.
A new film commission by Boss Morris, an all-female Morris dancing side and creative group based in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Did you know that nearly half of Britain’s land was once classified as Common Land? Today, that figure has dwindled to just 3% in England. Common Ground invites us to reflect on this shift and reimagine our relationship with shared landscapes.
The exhibition opens on the 21 February 2025 – 31 August 2025. For more information please visit their website.