State of Being

Overview

State of Being

Landscapes through the eyes of international artists

PRIVATE VIEW: Thursday 31st October, 5pm - 7pm
EXHIBITION: 1st - 27th November 2024
WHERE: SU Project Space, Camberwell College of Arts, Peckham Rd SE5 8UF

State of Being brings together 6 international artists nearing the completion of their master's studies in painting. This exhibition delves deep into our shared experiences as international students and our diverse interpretation of landscape art.

As the clock ticks towards the end of our studies, we find ourselves trying to hold onto fleeting moments – in class, with school’s resources, and most importantly, with people. This brings a bittersweet realisation: those we see regularly may soon drift away, much like high school friendships fading with time.

This exhibition is born from a desire to strengthen the bonds within our current community, before we inevitably part ways. State of Being reflects our current state of confusion as we approach the end of our London chapter, serving as an attempt to bring people together one last time.

The concept was inspired by a group critique of the summer show, where works were grouped by common themes. It deepened our understanding of each other's work. For instance, we discovered that Zi Qi's paintings include elements from her previous works, creating a dialogue between her pieces. Yu Xuan's tranquil, layered works evoke a sense of meditative calm through his deliberate process. With this exhibition, we aim to have our visitors experience the 'ah-ha' moments we shared during that critique. 

Through this exhibition, we hope to create connections that linger long after our academic journey ends, allowing us to drift apart more slowly, with the bonds we've forged enduring beyond our time together.

Featuring Jiaxuan Liang, Shuwen Wang, Xinyi Qin, Xuan Hew, Yuxuan Hou, Ziqi Chen.

Curated by Xuan Hew

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These students are all studying on the MA Fine Art Painting course at Camberwell.