Cells and Love: London Exhibition Explores Matrescence in Contemporary Art
In London’s Gallery 1, a fascinating exhibition called 'Cells and Love,' curated by Paola Lucente, showcases the creative works of 18 mother artists. This collection explores matrescence—the transition into motherhood—through a variety of artistic forms like painting, sculpture, textiles, video, installations, and performance art. It aims to redefine conventional views on motherhood, presenting it as an evolving and personal experience. Among the featured artists are Anna Frijstein, Charlotte Warne Thomas, and Diane Chappalley, to name a few. This exhibition, inspired by a discussion about Lucy Jones's 'Matrescence,' will be available for viewing until December 6 at 1 Poultry Street, London.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Cells and Love' explores matrescence in art at Gallery 1, London.
- Curated by Paola Lucente, featuring 18 artist-mothers.
- Artists include Anna Frijstein, Charlotte Warne Thomas, Diane Chappalley, Emma Cousin, Farnaz Gholami, Fiona Chambers, Flora Bradwell, Gal Leshem, Hannah Morgan, Lindsay Mapes, Lisa-Marie Harris, Ludovica Gioscia, Michal Raz, Or Lapid, Qian Qian, Sophie Goodchild.
- Works span painting, sculpture, textile, video, installation, and performance.
- The show challenges idealized motherhood narratives and highlights care work.
- Originated from a book club reading Lucy Jones's 'Matrescence'.
- Venue: Gallery 1, 1 Poultry Street, London EC2R 8EN.
- Runs until December 6.
Entities
Artists
- Paola Lucente
- Anna Frijstein
- Charlotte Warne Thomas
- Diane Chappalley
- Emma Cousin
- Farnaz Gholami
- Fiona Chambers
- Flora Bradwell
- Gal Leshem
- Hannah Morgan
- Lindsay Mapes
- Lisa-Marie Harris
- Ludovica Gioscia
- Michal Raz
- Or Lapid
- Qian Qian
- Sophie Goodchild
- Lucy Jones
Institutions
- Gallery 1
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- 1 Poultry Street
- London EC2R 8EN