Deep Sea: The Castle Prize Exhibition - residency and solo show
Deep Sea is the culmination of a three-week residency, which was
awarded to Djiakoua as the Surface Gallery prize for the Nottingham Castle Open
2015.
Deep Sea is a show concerned
with the migrant crisis, colonisation and imperialistic values. Using large
scale drawings and ink paintings, tinted fabric and sound installation, the
exhibition evokes the struggles of opposing forces at work within the world.
The overwhelming presence of the colour blue reminds us of the deep seas and
the fluid and sensual qualities of water. The exhibition offers many levels of
readings, with references to feminist French philosopher Luce Irigaray and also
Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. It is a show to be experienced both
sensually and intellectually.
Deep Sea includes a specially
commissioned sound piece by filmmaker and creative writer Ioney Smallhorne.
Opening Hours:
Opening Night: Friday 9th September, 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: 10th-24th September
Tuesday to Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Surface Gallery, 16 Southwell road, Nottingham NG1 1DL r
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