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Free entry art exhibition at Artspace, Green end road.Preview Evening 13th November 6 - 8pm
Exhibition continues 14th & 15th November 11 - 4pm
Sat 14th Nov, 2pm: In conversation with artist Michelle Cobbin
Hosted by Cambridge STW and Lakenheath Alliance for Peace
Michelle Cobbin’s paintings illuminate the ongoing presence of the United States military at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. Drawing upon personal memories of growing up near the base, as well as her recent participation in peaceful protests there, her work explores the tensions between militarism, peace, and the degradation of the natural environment.
Working on paper and unstretched canvas, Michelle creates striking juxtapositions between the innocence and beauty of the natural world and the machinery of war. Toy-like bunnies, initially playful and endearing, lure the viewer into a deeper confrontation with imagery of military power. This contrast provokes reflection on the occupation of British land by US forces and the disruption this causes to both the countryside and its ecosystems.
Her work invites dialogue around the incongruity of these symbols and the broader narratives of power, peace and environmental impact.
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Cambridge Artworks & Artspace, Cambridge Artworks & Artspace, Greens Road, Cambridge, CB4 3EF, United Kingdom
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