Nectar

Nectar

Curated by Thin Red Lion

7 Jun—7 Jul 2024
Private view: Wednesday, 6th June 2024, 6 – 9pm
Public Dates: 7th June 2024 – 7th July 2024

Contact information
ellieniblockart@gmail.com

Set within the confines of a former Sainsbury’s store, Nectar examines the intricate dynamics of loyalty, discovery, investment, and rewards, celebrating the rejuvenating power of seasonal transition, and reminding us of the inherent benefits that come with resilience and perseverance. Just as sweet nectar fuels the vital pollination cycle, Nectar contemplates the interdependence of nature’s rewards that keep the world functioning harmoniously.

At the heart of the exhibition lies an exploration of loyalty across diverse contexts. From personal allegiances to communal bonds and consumer relationships. Whether manifested through everyday interactions with loved ones or through the accumulation of points on loyalty cards, the artworks in Nectar invites introspection on the correlation between loyalty and reward, as well as highlighting the rewards that stem from steadfast commitments and enduring relationships.

Much like the joy of uncovering something rare, the exhibition celebrates the moments of discovery and fulfillment that arise from sustained engagement with life’s pursuits. Thus prompting us to consider the correlation between investment and reward in various aspects of life. Whether it be the slow and deliberate process of scrambling eggs to perfection or the pursuit of enhanced value through thoughtful decision-making and strategic planning, Nectar encourages us to recognize the value of patience, diligence, and persistence.

Nectar
Artists in the show
  • Chris Rabbit
  • Edgar Racy
  • Ellie Niblock
  • Emma Louise Moore
  • Emma Ogawa Todd
  • Emma Ridgway
  • Joseph Thabang Palframan
  • Keziah Greenwood
  • Konstantinos Leloudas
  • Marine One
  • Natasha Brown & Francesco Felletti
  • Paul Barbu
  • Sara Shishkova
  • Sid & Jim
  • Tom Coates

Exhibition Images

Artwork List

My sediments exactly
Tom Coates , 2024
Hundreds and thousands and millions and billions
Sid and Jim , 2024
The myth of progress
Sid and Jim , 2024
Stories of our own making
Stories of our own making
Sid and Jim , 2024
Navel Gazers
Navel Gazers
Sara Shishkova , 2024
Before my Time
Before my Time
Elliot Fox , 2024
Untitled (Harry)
Untitled (Harry)
Marine One , 2024
Squeeze 1” – mixed media – 50x33x15cm
Squeeze 1” – mixed media – 50x33x15cm
Konstantinos Leloudas
Silly cow 1
Silly cow 1
Keziah Greenwood , 2024
Can click on it
Joseph Thabang Palframan , 2024
Fragments are the only forms I trust
Fragments are the only forms I trust
Emma Ridgway , 2024
Noren
Noren
Emma Ogawa Todd , 2024
The Birth Suits
The Birth Suits
Ellie Niblock , 2024
Hammered
Hammered
Edgar Racy , 2020
Silly cow 2
Silly cow 2
Keziah Greenwood , 2024
General Budget Before June
Joseph Thabang Palframan , 2024
Untitled
Untitled
Emma Ridgway , 2024
Addiction
Edgar Racy , 2020
Schlumbergera
Schlumbergera
Emma Ridgway , 2017
Companions Compound
Companions Compound
Emma Louise Moore , 2024
Wrap your lips around that
Edgar Racy , 2020
These old rags? Just something I threw together
These old rags? Just something I threw together
Chris Rabbit , 2024
Mrs. Defect
Mrs. Defect
Ellie Niblock , 2024
Rolls
Rolls
Chris Rabbit , 2024
An altar for the cult of masculinity
An altar for the cult of masculinity
Chris Rabbit , 2024
This is not a pipe It is a spoon
Edgar Racy , 2020
Lads, Lads, Lads
Chris Rabbit , 2024