Launch Night Aasha John: As I Weave

Bringing together woven photographic works, the exhibition explores family histories and connections shaped between Trinidad and London. Working with archival material and recorded conversations, John uses weaving as a way to hold memory, fragmentation and absence in tension, translating oral histories through the act of weaving.
The opening night will also mark the launch of a new short film on John’s residency, directed by filmmaker Ayo Akingbade.
Developed during Autograph’s Visible Practice Residency, reflects on how making and listening can preserve and reimagine shared and personal histories across time and distance.

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Join us for an informal evening to experience the work, meet the artist and celebrate the opening of the exhibition. As I Weave will be presented in Autograph's studio space, alongside Nhu Xuan Hua's exhibition currently across both gallery spaces. Complimentary refreshments will be available in the studio and you are welcome to arrive and leave at any time.

Please note that photography and/or filming may take place at this event. Images from this event may be used by Autograph and external press for marketing and promotional use, including: printed and online publicity, social media, press releases, or other use.

Exhibition supported by Freelands Foundation. In partnershp with The Photographers' Gallery and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, Islington.

Autograph ABP Registered in England no. 2285116 | Registered Charity no. 1127712

Images: 1) Aasha John, Untitled [detail], 2025. © and courtesy the artist 2) Autograph, London. Photograph by Kate Elliott.

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