MGolnaz Jebelli, SHADOW III (2022)
We are pleased to announce our new exhibition: Diving Deep: A Journey through the Intersection of Water and the Human Body.
An extraordinary new exhibition of work by celebrated artists: Allegra Hicks, Anita Klein, Eileen Cooper RA, Golnaz Jebelli, Hugo Hamper Potts and Wilfrid Wood curated by MA Curating students.
You are very welcome to attend the public opening: Wednesday 7 June 12 noon with an opportunity to meet the artists Allegra Hicks and Hugo Hamper Potts.
The exhibition runs from 7th June to 2nd July – 11am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Studio 3 Gallery, School of Arts, Jarman Building, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7UG.
The artworks on show invite us to dive deep into our own relationship with water and reflect on how it shapes our existence both physically and metaphorically.
This exhibition is a celebration of water’s beauty, power, and significance in our lives. The artists capture fleeting and tranquil scenes of waves, streams, and seashores, as well as diving, bathing, and reflecting. The artworks on show invite us to dive deep into our own relationship with water and reflect on how it shapes our existence both physically and metaphorically.
The ever-changing, flowing aspect of water has always been linked with the concept of human life. It is a component of our bodies and a vital source of life. It is amorphous, holding shape and possibility. Water, which is frequently shown as a stream of life, may follow any path and holds many meanings, ranging from purity to chaos. Connecting our bodies to water as an element implies connecting to a major part of who we are, both as individuals and as members of the
society in which we live. Its fluidity and adaptability make it a symbol of life, representing the ebb and flow of existence. When we connect to water as an element, we tap into a major source of spiritual and emotional nourishment. Just like water, our bodies can take on many forms and follow any path, embodying the unpredictable nature of our journey through life.
society in which we live. Its fluidity and adaptability make it a symbol of life, representing the ebb and flow of existence. When we connect to water as an element, we tap into a major source of spiritual and emotional nourishment. Just like water, our bodies can take on many forms and follow any path, embodying the unpredictable nature of our journey through life.
A deep dive into art led by Manto Chatziapostolou and Emma Ritiche.
If you would like to hold an exhibition or event at the gallery, or have any other queries, please contact Dr Catherine Hahn, Studio 3 Administrator c.hahn@kent.ac.uk