Thinking in Paint: Stubbs, Turner, Wakelin Exhibition at Tension Gallery Features Live Instagram Discussion

The exhibition "Thinking In Paint" at Tension gallery in London features works by Michael Stubbs, Ken Turner, and Julian Wakelin from October 18 to November 29, 2025. A live Instagram discussion moderated by John Bunker accompanied the show, with gallery host Alison Aye recording the event. Stubbs presented paintings like "Signal 502" (2024) and "Virus Bleed" (2024), while Turner showed "Reformed" (2025) and "Look into the distance" (2025). Wakelin contributed "Time (lag)" (2025) and "Untitled" (2025). The discussion explored painting as a form of thought beyond language, emphasizing materiality over digital reproduction. Bunker described painting as a "slowing down form of looking," while Stubbs noted that actions in painting precede conscious thought. Turner highlighted how subtle textures evade digital capture, and Wakelin's work was noted for its "uncanniness." The event blended physical viewing with digital participation, creating a unique hybrid experience. Geoff Hands documented the exhibition in November 2025.