In-Between – Exhibition
In-Between is an examination of the landscape of immigration and in particular of its impact on second-generation immigrants.
Second-generation immigrants have not been given enough attention in research regarding the way their identity unfolds and are often simplistically classified as either immigrants or locals. However, identities cannot be put in rudimentary boxes. This exhibition will explore the complex perspectives of second-generation immigrants around their lived experiences regarding their balancing of their cultures and their oscillation between feelings of belonging to the ‘motherland/s’ and the ‘promisedland’. Focusing primarily on the way these diverse cultures contribute in formulating the identity of the subject, the artworks will demonstrate how feelings, such as a sense of alienation and of belonging, can c/oexist. The artists participating have contributed works across multiple mediums, from collage, acrylic on canvas and photography to video and sound installations. In-Between is a result of a research project carried out through artistic practice. The compilation of this material will result in the next stop of this journey, the composition of a following exhibition in 2021.
Vanessa explains some of the motives behind the exhibition: ‘This is a very personal project which rose to the surface from my experiences as a second-generation immigrant. Coming to the UK provided me with an external viewpoint of where I have been standing for all these years and a clearer definition of who I am. I began to research, which is when I saw that there is not enough information or knowledge on the topic. That is when the idea landed on me, to create a community through an exhibition series and expand the current ground through artistic research’
Participating artists: Ally Zlatar Christiana Georghiou Freya Tewelde Hubbah Choudhry Raksha Patel Sabrina Mumtaz Hasan Samiya Younis Sayra Begum Serge Teixeira Silvia Ziranek Sujata Majumdar
Graphics: Eleni Karagiannidi
Curator: Vanessa Giorgo
Location: TOMA Time Bank Space, Southend-On-Sea
Dates: 24 – 25 October 2020
The exhibition will also be videographed and shown online until the 8th of November. The online version will be shown on vanessagiorgo.com/current-projects
Invitation only: Contact: van.giorgo@gmail.com
The exhibition will be adhering to current social distancing guidelines. Masks will be required for entry. Hand sanitizer will be provided and access to the exhibition space will be in limited capacity.