The Almondsugary

The group exhibition I curated is on til friday 29th!
With works from and I, check it out if you have a chance :)

Here is my blurb:

Coalesce - Definition
1
: to grow together
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: to unite into a whole : fuse
3
: to arise from the combination of distinct elements

Coalesce was born from a lack of accessibility for emerging artists in the art scene. It is the first of many to come. With the intention to make opportunities, facilitate regular group shows at exhibition venues. I (Gabby) wanted to carve out space for the artists who haven’t necessarily had access to mentorship in universities, for artists who feel the pressures of the unwritten and written rules of the art world. By creating community and generating a collective of artists that assist, uplift and eventually evolve a place where younger artists can meet with established artists. To not just create opportunities but to share opportunities. The concept behind these shows was inspired by previous artist-led movements that challenged standard practices in the art world ; such as Dada-ism and Impressionism. Taking more from the core of the outcomes that these artists created from their own rejection, rather than direct protest via art style per se’. Challenging traditional perceptions about what and how a gallery show is run such as bringing non ‘fine art’ artists into these spaces, giving artists more autonomy over their work by displaying existing pieces (many art shows have prerequisites around this) and not locking artists into contracts. There are many ideas about what makes an artist worthy of presentation in such spaces including not displaying with shows/galleries perceived to not evoke prestige. Our ethos seeks to challenge this.

Xo

Coalesce is a group exhibition of four artists all exploring surreal corners of the universe. Traverse a mixture of paintings and illustrations that will lure you into a world of fantasy!

⭐️⭐️⭐️Opening night 4th April 4-7.30pm ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Original artworks from





Held at which is an awesome gallery space that takes 0 commission, each artwork that sells will fully go to the artist ⭐️

So bring your friends, come for a road trip, tell your friends in Hamilton to go and support some small artists