Launch Event: [eco]SYSTEM by Anjella Stevenson

Join us on Friday 17th April at 6pm for the launch event at the Hidden Wardrobe on Old Northam Road where you will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition up close and be able to meet the artist.

Anjella's practice is driven by a deep concern for global issues such as food insecurity and deforestation. She is a photographer interested in raising awareness about climate change and promoting sustainable practice. Her work often contains art historical references or delicate depictions of the natural world.

"In this composition of cables and photos, I hope to illuminate the dichotomy between nature and technology: it seems that they compete for humanity's attention, prompting a reflection on the delicate balance between progress and preservation. Trees are often a symbol of nature, but in this case, its branches and leaves have been replaced by the cables and screens that have taken over our lives. As the modern world evolves, such technology often overshadows the earth's natural beauty, or even, stand in its place. It is important to recognise how innovation, while important, can distract us from protecting our natural environment and understand what it might mean for the next generation."

[eco]SYSTEM will be on display in the windows of the Hidden Wardrobe from Friday 17th May until Sunday 16th June and is free to visit.

Join us on Friday 17th April at 6pm for the launch event at the Hidden Wardrobe on Old Northam Road where you will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition up close and be able to meet the artist.

If you are unable to attend don't worry, we will also be simultaneously launching the exhibition online on our YouTube Channel.

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About

‘a space’ arts is a visual arts organisation that supports artists and inspires audiences through exhibitions, studio spaces, professional development and by culturally reanimating lost spaces with arts and heritage.

About

Led by ‘a space’ arts, in partnership with Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton and Solent University, RIPE is an ambitious programme of exhibitions, events and residencies at the Alfred Arcade, the Hidden Wardrobe and the Alfred Arms on Old Northam Road. The programme supports graduate artists in the city to exhibit and engage in artistic exchange and experimentation, forming networks and friendships that will help them sustain a fruitful visual arts practice.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Hidden Wardrobe, 92 Old Northam Road, Southampton, United Kingdom