Myth of Place

Myth of Place is a two part exhibition featuring artists from both China and the UK. The exhibition will explore the relationship both groups of artists have to the physical or psychological landscapes that they inhibit (physical, cultural, psychological) and the associated identities, characters and narratives.

Myth of Place explores the association between the myths and the realities of people, places and beliefs. In modern usage, “myth” means a falsehood — a story which many believe but which is not true. Myths continue to be created and to penetrate every layer of our society: the economy, politics, humour, mass media, religion, digital virtual world, even our dreams and memories. Myths are forms of symbolic expression, a mirror of culture and social structure, a medium for structure, a projection of the subconscious and a source of cognitive categories.

Myth of Place will explore the never ending connection between reality and what is added.

The exhibition will be co-curated between Bianca Lei (Macao) and Jonathan Chalmers (London). The second part of this exciting exhibition will be held in Macao China Dec 18th - Jan 28th.