KILL WITH KINDNESS was a group show of London-based artists
featuring paintings, ceramics, textiles and sculptures that explored a
gentle nature from animals, mystical creatures, monsters and demons.
While depicting elements of softness, the work touched on themes of
folklore, superstition and embodying animals as a representative of
emotions. The exhibition was inspired by the title of Phoenix Fry’s
community-led project for Deptford X in 2019, A Parade of Friendly
Monsters. The exhibition was part of the Fringe of Deptford X 2023 as
we celebrated the festival’s 25th anniversary. Deptford X is a showcase
for the incredible diversity and breadth of artistic practice in the area
with a festival fringe of local artists’ projects including gallery
exhibitions and open studios. The festival makes use of existing local
infrastructure to host projects, with art to be found in both everyday
and unexpected places throughout the area.