The Waiting Room

1 Oct-2 Nov 2018

Overview

Dominic Beattie, Juan Bolivar, Hannah Brown, Nicky Carvell, Rachael Champion, Karen David, Jon Emmony, Ludovica Gioscia, James Hopkins, Holly Stevenson, Karen Tang, David Ben White, Alice Wilson The Waiting Room responds to the psycho-geography of the new Wimbledon Space – the original 1930’s foyer of the College. The foyer acted as a transitory space, where one might make a stop before being directed elsewhere. A place to gather our thoughts before our appointment, a portal to a new beginning, a moment where we have nothing to do but wait. Waiting rooms are familiar places with familiar objects that are often calming and aid to make us feel at ease; the seating, a table with magazines, plants, daytime programmes on TV, a painting, a clock, and information posters. This exhibition locates artists who make objects reminiscent of those found in these rooms and brings them together to create a sculptural-collage installation in an undefined third space.