TOMA is collaborating with Metal on our upcoming group show ‘I will not be dragooned…’ - showcasing new work and works-in-progress from both the current cohort & TOMAassociates, including video, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and performance.
Please come and join us for the Private View Friday 9th February 2023 6-10pm at Metal, Chalkwell Hall, Chalkwell Park, SS0 8NB.
Exhibition will be open Friday 9th - Sunday 11th February
FREE workshops on Eventbrite, performances, videos and light displays.
Poster by @james.for.ward
TOMA artists exhibiting…
Neeral Bhatt / @watery_beams
Graham Burnett / @burnett.graham
Erene Dellaporta / @erenedellaportaart
James Forward / @james.for.ward
Gülşen Güler / @gulsenarts
Joanna Hartle / @johartle
Edi McGurk / @sleepy_edi
Eva Sbaraini / @evavoo_art
Kate Sullivan / @kate_sullivan01
Fredrix Vermin / @fredrix.vermin
Fern Worsley / @fernworsleyart
TOMAssociates -
Victoria Sills / @victoriasills
Peter Haugh / @peterhaughart
Fiona Bennett / @fizzbenn
Emma Mills / @emmamarymills
Grace Price / @gracespractice
Paige Ockendon / @paigeockendon
Jonathan Rust
Blandine Martin / @blandinem_art
Jessica Scott / @jessica__.scott
Gemma Shaw / @gemma_louise_shaw
Philippa Stewart / @philippa.stewart
‘When is a HOME not a HOME’
Oil paint and ground particles of disintegrating picture backing, shower curtain, meat hooks
“Our family home of 5 generations has been rented since WW2.
My great grandfather, an orphan who aged 12 walked to Southend from London to start a new life, was given the opportunity to buy the house for £600, but it would have been a stretch financially, plus he was a staunch socialist and believed he would be getting ideas above his station.
Since then many landlords have come and gone and our security as tenants has been precarious to say the least.
A large framed photographic portrait of an unknown man found in the attic has been a constant reminder that our home is not our own.
The image of his face has been painted with a mixture of oil and ground particles of the disintegrating picture backing. The shower curtain evokes a sense of vulnerability and impermanence, whilst the meat hooks represent our family’s perpetual wait on tenterhooks - we will not be dragooned.”
Process shots of ‘When is a HOME not your HOME’
177cm x 181cm
Oil paint and ground particles of disintegrating picture backing, shower curtain, meat hooks
‘Untitled’ site specific installation by Jon Rust @peterhaughart and @victoriasills
Collaborative interactive light sculpture taking inspiration from the old site of the Chalk-lined well that gave the local area its name. The original chalk well is directly underneath the floorboards beneath the sculpture. Viewers are encouraged to make a wish using the paper discs and throw into the ‘well’ after pressing the button. The series of emergency lights are activated for 15 seconds before automatically turning off.
‘I will not be dragooned…’ aka ‘I will not be frightened out’. @metalsouthend @theotherma
The family motto of the original owner of Chalkwell Hall, as discovered by Rachel Lichtenstein, author and archivist. In 2008, Rachel was invited for a residency to help Metal uncover the history of Chalkwell Hall. The motto has been reinstated in the foyer of the building, providing inspiration and encouragement for those who use the space today.
Private view at Metal Southend, Chalkwell Hall
Auction of artist donated works to raise money for this year’s TOMA cohort final show
Artist workshop with Kate Sullivan
Work by TOMA Associate Blandine Martin
Work by Erene Dellaporta
Work by Fredrix Vermin