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The Undertones of Being
16.02.24 - 21.02.24
The Artist Q&A and Exhibition Walkthrough was hosted by Phoebe Minson, whose piece captured the essence of the show beautifully:
Exploring the rhythmic simplicities of the natural world with a limited black-and-white palette, Price and Zouch presented an exhibition aiming to prompt introspection and dialogue on the impact of modern societal and environmental issues. Price was driven by her understanding that, “inviting moments of stillness into our lives is integral, especially in a tech-heavy, fast-paced world. Reflecting and immersing ourselves in nature is vital for mental health.” For Zouch, the exhibition was about, “finding calmness in the reliable cycles of the earth and the moon is a juxtaposition to the chaos of the modern world. I hope viewers experience moments of tranquillity in this collection.”
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The collection of works, a combination of large-scale pieces and smaller works, oscillated between the mark-making of Price and the paper-cutting of Zouch, each referencing natural patterns and shapes (the horizon, fanned gills of funghi). Price grounds up rocks and chalk from areas of natural beauty with personal significance and mixes them into paints, the geography permeating the canvas.
Written by Phoebe Minson
Art Writer, Curator and Creative Consultant
Mimi, Phoebe and Lisa
Lisa-Marie Price and Mimi Zouch were pleased to present their much-anticipated duo show, The Undertones of Being.
16th - 21st January 2024
Pop-Up Exhibition at Sarah Kravitz Gallery: 17 Soho Square, London W1D 3QJ
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As guest artists at the pioneering Sarah Kravitz Gallery, the pop-up exhibition featured subtle abstract watercolour paintings by Price and sculptural paper carvings by Zouch.
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Delving into the rhythmic simplicities of the natural world, through a limited palette of black and white tones, Price and Zouch offered a reflective journey into the essence of existence. With a desire for both artists to evoke introspection and dialogue around the impact of modern societal and environmental issues on our collective consciousness, this exhibition explored the delicate interplay between darkness and beauty.
Commenting on the exhibition Price expressed; “It is integral that we invite moments of stillness back into our lives. In a fast-paced world filled with tech-heavy behaviour, taking time to reflect and immerse ourselves in nature is vital to our mental health and wellbeing. Located just off the busy streets of London, the exhibition offers a moment of calm and relaxation, allowing our minds to rest and be still.”
Zouch added: “There is a calmness we can take from the reliable cycles of the earth and the moon. They remain gracefully rhythmic; a juxtaposition to the accelerating chaos of the man-made world we’ve found ourselves in today. Seeing the moon in the sky, or catching a sunrise, can inexplicably help us feel peaceful and grounded. I hope viewers of this collection of works enjoy similar moments of tranquillity.”
It was a pleasure co-curating this show with Lisa and Mimi as they unravelled the interconnectedness of nature, society and the universe as a whole.
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