Deep Time
Venue: Newark Works • BA2 3DZ
Opening night: 6pm until late • Fri 24 May 2024
Open 11am - 6pm daily • 25 May to 8 June 2024
Fully accessible, for full details see map : fringeartsbath.co.uk/map
Deep Time delves into the profound concept of time in all its forms, from the fleeting moments of everyday mundanity to the immense scales of geological history. This exhibition seeks to inspire contemplation on the diverse ways time influences our understanding of the world and our place within it. It is a journey through the past, present, and future, a celebration of the universal and timeless nature of the human experience.
‘Deep Time’ is a term introduced in the 1800s by the geologist John McPhee. It refers to geological and cosmic time. It is rooted in the realization that time extends beyond human comprehension, reaching into the distant past and far into the future. It is a concept that encompasses geology, cosmology and human life, each with its unique perspective on the continuum of time. The exhibition aims to highlight the nuances of deep time by examining the interconnectedness of these different temporal scales and their impact on human perception.
By exploring the myriad facets of time, from the geological to the personal, and the universal to the speculative, it aims to spark conversations about our place in the cosmos and the enduring impact of time on our lives and our shared histories.
Exhibiting Artists:
Isabel Young, Anna Skulczuk, Bing-Chi Wu, Erika Cann, Kye Wilson, Laura Zimpfer, Yiran An, Katherine Akey, Anna Kovalevska, Nic Pehkonen, Carl Rowe, Lily Horner, Frank Waterton, Richard Waterton
Bing-Chi Wu, Narratives of the Absent #12
Kye Wilson, Temporal Evocation
Curated by Frank Waterton and Richard Waterton
Both Frank and Richard have shown works at previous FaB exhibitions and have exhibited nationally.
Curator Frank Waterton
Frank Waterton is an artist whose practice predominantly focuses on planetary surface, abstract imagery, and playing with the textural abilities of paint. In his works, he looks to create spaces for the viewer to employ as an environment for reflection and is inspired by our relationship to, and place within, the cosmos: how this interacts with our sense of self, history and mythology.
Curator Richard Waterton
Richard Waterton is a London-based artist who specializes in moving image installations, employing 'slow cinema' techniques. While not directly autobiographical, his work reflects psychological anxieties, fears, and desires, anchored in familiar people and places. Waterton documents reality, altering its state to gain a personal understanding. His practice delves into the human experience, exploring stillness and altered realities within moving images.