2 for 1
Curated by Thorp Stavri & HAZE
‘2 For 1’ Curated by Thorp Stavri & HAZE
PRIVATE VIEW Thursday 15th June 6-9pm
Open 16th June – 7th July 2023
Thursday – Sunday 12 – 6pm
50 Celebration Avenue, Stratford, London E20 1DB
Kindly supported by Get Living
“2 for 1” is a phrase commonly associated with consumerism and the retail industry, whereby customers can purchase one item and receive a second one at no additional cost. However, the “2 for 1” concept can extend beyond the retail sector, symbolising the notion of receiving additional and unexpected advantages, or opportunities in various contexts. As such, this exhibition adopts the well-known retail term, not only as a nod to the building’s past – a Sainsbury’s supermarket, but also to the collaboration between two curatorial platforms – Thorp Stavri (Eric Thorp and Nicholas Stavri) and HAZE (Camilla Bliss and Solanne Bernard), as they explore the concepts of duality and multiplicity.
As nomadic curatorial platforms, we have embedded collaboration and partnering into the core of our practice. Recognising the limitations of working independently, we have consistently fostered support systems that extend beyond our individual capacities. Having previously worked together on the monumental Factory Project, we unite again for a new exhibition with a view to highlighting the importance of partnerships, by shining a spotlight on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
With Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) as our keystone, this exhibition highlights the conversations raised by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1. NO POVERTY
2. ZERO HUNGER
3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
4. QUALITY EDUCATION
5. GENDER EQUALITY
6. CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
7. AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
8. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
9. INDUSTRY INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
10. REDUCED INEQUALITIES
11. SUSTAINABLECITIESANDCOMMUNITIES
12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
13. CLIMATE ACTION
14. LIFE BELOW WATER
15. LIFE ON LAND
16. PEACE JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
17. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
The SDGs were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, and provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. The Goals are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. Through this collaborative exhibition, we aim to activate the dynamic energy of art to create a dialogue with the SDGs and inspire creatives and communities in a positive and meaningful way.
Expanding on the aims set by the SDGs, 2 For 1 brings together 32 artists whose practices address one or more of these goals and explore the important topics raised by them – highlighting the strength in collective action towards creating a sustainable and equitable future for all.
Throughout the month-long exhibition, the project aims to encourage links between sustainability, creatives and a wider community – fostering collaborations between community groups, artists, and organisations via artist-led activities and events hosted by industry professionals.
THE CURATORS:
Thorp Stavri are a London based curatorial duo, comprising curators Eric Thorp and Nicholas Stavri. They are committed to developing and supporting artists’ practices and accessibility to art through exhibitions, collaboration, residencies, talks, workshops and an arts podcast. Thorp Stavri have been awarded the Arts Council England Project Grant for the production of ‘The Factory Project‘ at Thameside Industrial Estate, London (2021) and for ‘Five Hides’ at the historic Manor Place Baths, London (2020). Earlier this year they curated their first museum exhibition, in collaboration with Two Temple Place. Future projects include exhibitions at The Royal Society of Sculptors, London and at the Art House, Wakefield.
HAZE is an artist-led curatorial duo founded in 2021 by Camilla Bliss and Solanne Bernard, based in London.
Camilla and Solanne started their first curatorial project during the pandemic, when galleries and exhibitions were closed down. Their goal is to enable a more fluid and adaptive approach to exhibiting art. Their focus on organising shows in alternative spaces, aims to support and showcase local and international emerging artists, giving them an opportunity to explore experimental directions within their practice.
HAZE’s first show was ́Fertile Laziness’ (2021) in Platform Southwark, followed by an invitation from Thorp Stavri to take part in the ́Factory Project’ with ́Peach Fuzz’ (2011). The duo’s most recent group exhibition was ́Destructive Mollusc’ (2022) in Staffordshire Street Studios.
Artists
Conor Ackhurst
Solanne Bernard
Ingrid Berthon-Moine
Camilla Bliss
Mark Conolly
John Costi
Bill Daggs
Charlotte Dawson
Marc-Aurèle Debut
Jo Dennis
Evangelia Dimitrakopoulou
Emmely Elgersma
Sally Hackett
Bart Hajduk
Alia Hamaoui
Byzantia Harlow
Natalia Janula
Marie-Louise Jones
Katia Kesic
Jon Kipps
Shepherd Manyika
Alexi Marshall
Lindsey Jean McLean
Sophie Mei
Maria Positano
Anna Reading
Ally Rosenberg
Hannah Rowan
Sam Taylor
Melania Toma
Andrea V. Wright
contact information
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Websites: thorpstavri.co.uk | www.hazeprojects.com
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Featured Artworks
Conor Ackhurst
‘Restless’ (2023)
Grey leather, foam, laser etchings, steel, aluminium, resin, 4″ e-ink 7 colour display, raspberry pi, silver chain
H 36cm x W 25cm x D 43cm
Not for sale
Mark Conolly
‘Satan, Sin and Death’ (2022)
Oil on canvas
210 x 180cm
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Evangelia Dimitrakopoulou
‘Tanning Eyes’ (2023)
Epoxy resin, LED lamps, wood, coconut-scented tanning oil
144 cm x 130 cm x 156 cm
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Natalia Janula
‘We Facilitate’ (2023)
Mixed Media
Size variable
Not For Sale
Solanne Bernard
‘Exonip’ (2023)
Glazed ceramic, sand
Size variable
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Mark Conolly
‘Lifted Off Into The Night’ (2023)
Oil and collage on canvas
210 x 180cm
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Emmely Elgersma
‘Big Boy Lamp’ (2023)
Cardboard Wood, Paper Mache, Acrylic, Varnish
120 x 40 x 40 cm
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Marie-Louise Jones
‘Symbiotic Sculpture #1’ (2023)
3D printed rPLA, organic matter, plant
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Limited Edition of 50
Solanne Bernard
‘Soothed’ (2021)
Ceramic , silicone
20 x 33 x 21 cm
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John Costi
‘Bapou’s Bubbles (FLAT OUT MARK 3)’ (2023)
Mixed media, found objects
Size variable
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Sally Hackett
‘Ghosted’ (2020)
Ceramic
35 x 19 x 17 cm
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Marie-Louise Jones
‘From the Ground Up (i2)’ (2023)
3D printed bioplastic, recycled industrial waste, organic matter, plants, oak frames
Size variable
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Ingrid Berthon-Moine
‘Thingy #1 – #9’ (2019)
Elasticated belt, polystyrene beads, stocking net, cardboard, fabric, foam, string, tights, latex, clear PVC, plaster, fake hair, fake sheepskin, fishnet, hessian fabric, tea bag, papier mâché, bodywash net, filling
#1 – 50 cm x 38 cm x 25 cm
#2 – 95 cm x 20 cm
#3 – 165 cm x 70 cm
#4 – 140 cm x 35 cm
#5 – 130 cm x 90 cm
#6 – 160 cm x 45 cm
#7 – 109 cm x 60 cm
#8 – Variable
#9 – 100 cm x 30 cm
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Bill Daggs & Shepherd Manyika
‘Feedback Loop’ (2023)
Mixed media, record player, feedback loop, mics – sound installation made from old musical instruments, performance
Not For Sale
Bart Hajduk
‘Ogród Nocny (Nocturnal Garden)’ (2021)
Pencil on paper
155 x 75 cm
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Katia KESIĆ
‘Cosmic Touch’ (2023)
Ceramic, stained glass
100 cm x 100cm x 45cm
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Ingrid Berthon-Moine
‘Sausage Making’ (2023)
Fabric, metal claws, cotton, string, metal hooks
Size variable
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Charlotte Dawson
‘Square Stitch’ (2022)
Water Safe PVC Tubing
600 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
Not For Sale
Alia Hamaoui
‘Taste The Air Change’ (2022)
Decal tiles, vinyl, blown glass, rose and jasmine petals, diffuser oil with olive, almond, jasmine and juniper
120 x 120 x 30 cm
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Jon Kipps
‘Power Trip’ (2020-23)
Dyed MDF, cable, fabric, risograph prints, chameleon paint, MDF, plywood, valchromat
119 x 128 x 31 cm
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Camilla Bliss
‘Skewered Frog’ (2021)
Bronze
20.5 x 5.5 x 3.5cm
SOLD
Marc-Aurèle Debut
‘The Plight of Masculinity’ (2023)
‘How Much Do You Bench?’ (2023)
‘SISSY ( 10kg )’ (2023)
‘Deep massage I’ (2023)
‘Deep massage II’ (2023)
Bench press, garment rack rail tubes, textile, cone spikes, upholstery foam, chocolate whey protein powder, fine oatmeal, epoxy resin. foam roller, cone spikes, styrofoam ball, bleach, black spray paint, cone spike, gym floor mats, acrylic mirror
Sizes variable
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Alia Hamaoui
‘Mapping The Panoptic Garden (Scent of Zahr)’ (2023)
Mosaic, rose petals, aluminium, Perspex, vinyl, airfreshner
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Jon Kipps
‘Pharaoh Overlord’ (2020)
Walnut, paperpulp, paint
17 x 7 x 13 cm
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Camilla Bliss
‘Serpha’ (2023)
Glazed ceramic and aluminium
22 x 24 x 16cm each
(64 x 132 x 10cm Plinth)
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Jo Dennis
‘Liar Liar’ (2022-23)
Oil, acrylic and spray paint on military surplus tent fabric, steel
220 cm x 120 cm x 60 cm
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Byzantia Harlow
‘Psilocybin (The Sediments of Sentiments)’ (2020)
Mixed media
Size variable
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Jon Kipps
‘Integrity’ (2022)
MR MDF, Ash, spray paint, acrylic paint, card
16 x 16 x 4.3 cm
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Lindsey Jean McLean
‘Stairwell’ (2023)
Oil on linen
150 x 180cm
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Alexi Marshall
‘Bloodsport’ (2021)
Hand printed linocut, ink, japanese paper
100 x 100 cm
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Alexi Marshall
‘THE Unforeseen’ (2022)
Glass and grout on wood
59 x 84 cm
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Jon Kipps
‘Entombed’ (2023)
Valchromat, linoleum, reflective stickers, mycelium, MDF, chameleon paint
31 x 21.5 x 19.5 cm
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Ally Rosenberg
‘Fleshmonger’ (2023)
Ceramic tiles, marble, Jesmonite, paint, OSB board
Size variable
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Maria Positano
‘Parthenope’ (2023)
Up cycled and dyed fabrics, putty clay, foam clay, restoration powders, recycled cardboard, paper pulp, paper clay
500 x 100 x 100 cm
Not For Sale
Sophie Mei
‘I opened my mouth in the sea to ingest the salt until it crystalised on the calcified edges of my bones making my body of water its temporary host’ (2023)
Salt, bio-resin, algae, pampas grass, willow root, sea moss, bladderwrack, stainless steel, mussel shells, cable ties, geode, paracetamol, duloxetine, polyethylene, basil seeds, aluminium, PVC, water pump, LEDs
28 x 165 x 70 cm
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Alexi Marshall
‘Borderline Love’ (2020)
Hand Printed linocut, ink, japanese paper
289 x 193 cm
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Sam Taylor
‘Scripted Sowing in Fields of Firmware’ (2023)
Synthetic polymer on canvas
152 x 122 x 3.5 cm
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Hannah Rowan
‘Flowing as Frozen I’ (2020)
Hand blown glass, ice, steel hooks, rubber strap, bolt, hand spun copper, salt crystals
455 x 255 x 200 cm
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Melania Toma
‘Corpo Cicatrice’ (2023)
Wool, silk, engraved sheep skin, oil paint on canvas
230 x 150 x 150 cm
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Anna Reading
‘Mussel Reprisal’ (2023)
Installation comprising: roofing felt, nassa shells, limpet shells, oyster shell grit, volcanic sand, sea breeze scented oil, augeo oil, heras fences, stainless steel hose clips, Jesmonite, metal mesh, pewter, cement breeze blocks, petrobond oil sand, tile backing board
Size various
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Andrea V. Wright
‘On Demand – How Much is Enough? I’ (2023)
Steel, Cotton, Latex, Fabric Waste, Plastic, Plywood, Pins, Clips, Castors
192 x 82 x 50 cm
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Andrea V. Wright
‘On Demand – How Much is Enough? II’ (2023)
Steel, Cotton, Latex, Fabric Waste, Plywood, Castors
192 x 82 x 50 cm
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Hannah Rowan
‘Carrier (Pond)’ (2023)
Lost-wax cast iron, hand blown glass, pond water, aquatic plants, ceramic pebble, steel
130 x 40 x 40cm
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Melania Toma
‘Radici’ (2023)
Wool, oil paint, charcoal on jute
200 x 140 cm
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