This weekend I visited Nottingham Contemporary, a free gallery exhibiting many
talented artists and creators. The current exhibition is called “Alien
Encounters” and presents four solo exhibitions. The exhibition that stood out
the most to me was “Don’t commit suicide just because you are afraid of death”
by Danai Anesiadou. As soon as you walk into the room you are overwhelmed by a
display of colour and pattern created through performance, instillations and sculptures.
Danai Anesiadou moved back
to Greece the week that the Battle Star Gallactia was taking place, which stemmed her work in this exhibition that aims to confront personal issues affecting certain individuals
and communities. She says “Just look at the situation of my country. My future
is unknown.” Covering the walls are historic images, myths and
biblical stories intertwined with Danai’s temporary portraits of her friends. Anesiadou
has suffered a turbulent life, involved in political and social uproar, this
exhibition focuses on those who are brave, she has only included portraits of
her friends who haven’t fled the country. Below are some sculptures that are featured
in the exhibition, they are plastic vacuumed pieces that are filled with her
friends personal belongings.
Photo Credit - Chloe Ferdinand
