The Symbiosis: Liquid exhibition will take place at Bristol Folk House, curated by Harri Harrison, Ky Lewis, Melanie King, & Sophie Sherwood This is the 4th Symbiosis exhibition organised by the London Alternative Photography Collective Symbiosis: Liquid examines liquid as both subject matter and process relating to ecology and alternative photography processes, which often requires liquid in its process. This exhibition has been supported by the Richard and Siobhán Coward Foundation. This exhibition was selected by open call via Curatorspace.

‘Symbiosis III’ is an evolving collection of works by members of the London Alternative Photography Collective, exploring the relationship between image makers, the more-than-human, and alternative photographic processes.

What does it mean to be in relationship with a landscape or a plant for extended periods of time – to witness the interplay between individual species within their ecosystems? What is the role of artistic testimony when witnessing symbiosis within these relationships?

Whether by process or theme, this collection of works documents interspecies relationships – including those between humans and non-humans. Photographic and momentary, they are mid-relationship – we can only guess the before and after.

This collective brings together artists from diverse disciplines working together, exchanging ideas and techniques related to sustainable practices.

This exhibition considers those connections between symbiosis and alternative photography, and asks if nature is a collaborator or a commodity in alternative photography processes.

How do we bear witness to symbiotic relationships between different species, alongside our responsibility to acknowledge that the true definition of symbiosis is both parasitic and mutualistic? Much like alternative photographic processes, balance and equilibrium are essential to symbiosis.

Artists:

Catriona Gray
Sloane Warren
Rachael Allain
Kit Martin
Vanessa Short
James Mark Brown
Katie Lou McCabe
Holly Gupta
Megan Ringrose
Rowan Collinson
Zara Carpenter
Elise Wouters
Riya Panwar
LJ Furner
Crisia Constantine
Lenka Rayn H
Grace Perry
Laura Ward
Anna Kroeger
Jeroen Cavents
Laura de Moxom
Ky Lewis
Harri Harrison
Sophie Sherwood

Exhibiton information:

Venue: Bristol Folk House

Dates: Exhibition dates: Friday 1st August – Friday 29th August

Opening times: https://www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk/contact-us

Opening night: 1 Aug 6-9pm
Workshops @ Bristol Folkhouse Darkroom: 2 Aug
Pinhole Photography, Ky Lewis - 10am - 1pm. Book Here.
Cyanolumen, Rachael Allain - 2pm - 5pm. Book Here.
Due to funding from the Richard and Siobhán Coward Foundation, there are 2 tickets available each workshop for 'Low Wage & Under 25's' at a reduced cost.
Talk & Closing event: 29th Aug 5pm

Poster Image: Grace Perry