Jenine Marsh's UK Debut at De La Warr Pavilion

Jenine Marsh, a Canadian artist, showcases her inaugural solo institutional exhibition in the UK, titled 'new wishes.', at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. The exhibition features a large fountain that appears to be in a state of flux—either being constructed, out of order, or deteriorating. This piece interacts with the Pavilion's modernist design and its role in the community, drawing inspiration from the concept of a wishing well, where individual aspirations are voiced through small public gestures. Marsh employs bronze replica coins, created using the lost-wax technique and electroplated to resemble real currency, which she then distorts by squashing, folding, or piercing to remove their traditional monetary value. Surrounding the fountain and gallery are taxidermy pigeons, symbolizing urban resilience and the neglect of capitalism. Additionally, remnants of urban life—such as receipts, junk mail, and newspapers—are incorporated into the fountain and scattered across the floor. Coins gradually accumulate in the fountain, linking themes of hope and exchange. This exhibition is ongoing at De La Warr Pavilion, with all artworks provided by the artist and Cooper Cole, Toronto.