Eileen Perrier's First Retrospective 'A Thousand Small Stories' Opens at Autograph, London
Eileen Perrier's inaugural retrospective, titled 'A Thousand Small Stories,' is currently on display at Autograph in London until 13 September 2025. Curated by Bindi Vora, the exhibition spans thirty years of her artistic journey, featuring works from 'Red Gold and Green' (1997) to her more recent endeavors. Born in 1974, Perrier transitioned from a career in science to photography during the 1990s, inspired by Trevor Parslow-Williams and her experiences in the darkroom. A pivotal trip to Ghana in 1995 influenced her exploration of identity and diaspora. Notable series include 'Afro Hair and Beauty Show' (1998-2003) and 'Grace' (2000). She actively mentors emerging artists and contemplates the evolution of photography, particularly the role of social media, while celebrating themes of kinship and personal heritage.
Key facts
- Eileen Perrier's first retrospective 'A Thousand Small Stories' is at Autograph, London until 13 September 2025.
- The exhibition is curated by Bindi Vora, a former student of Perrier from the University of Westminster.
- Perrier was born in 1974 and began photography in the 1990s after studying at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham.
- A 1995 trip to Ghana with her mother, funded by her student loan, was a turning point in her career and personal identity.
- Key series include 'Red Gold and Green' (1997), 'Afro Hair and Beauty Show' (1998-2003), and 'Grace' (2000), which features her mother's last portrait.
- Perrier uses portraiture to explore her Ghanaian and Dominican heritage and document London's diasporic communities.
- She is a senior lecturer in photography and has been commissioned by Face Magazine and King's College Law School.
- Her work addresses themes of identity, social media's impact, and the representation of Black individuals in art.
Entities
Artists
- Eileen Perrier
- Trevor Parslow-Williams
- Anna Fox
- Martin Parr
- David Bates
- David Moore
- Peter Kennard
- Armet Francis
- Bindi Vora
- Daniel Meadows
Institutions
- Autograph
- University for the Creative Arts
- University of Westminster
- Face Magazine
- Somerset House
- King's College Law School
- Royal College
- Pump House Gallery
- Wandsworth Mind
- Photo Fusion
- Aesthetica Magazine
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Ghana
- Dominica
- Farnham
- Brixton
- West Indies