Agnes Lloyd-Platt's 'Make Me Saline' at Monument Gallery

Photographer Agnes Lloyd-Platt's solo exhibition 'Make Me Saline' at Monument gallery in east London presents black-and-white images from a solo trip to Menorca, taken after a period of postnatal depression. The work, inspired by Cindy Sherman's retrospective at Hauser & Wirth Menorca, adopts a character named Cindy to explore self-kindness and freedom from societal guilt. Lloyd-Platt, known for vibrant color in commercial work, chose black-and-white to strip back distraction and allow more space for imagination. The exhibition runs until 28 May 2026 and includes furniture curated by Monument's Leah Forsyth-Steel and Victoria Spicer, featuring pieces like Tom Dixon's Coral Chair (submerged at sea), Niall O'Flynn's 'Ruffian' chaise lounge, and a 1990s Harrod's glass room divider. A soundscape by George Day accompanies the show. Lloyd-Platt describes the trip as transformative but not a cure, emphasizing the ongoing presence of postnatal depression in her shadow. The title references cleansing power of saltwater and tears.