Private view: Nunnery Café Exhibition | Will Redgrove

 
Join us for the private view of our very first café exhibition of the year: a collection of works by London-based muralist, artist, and educator Will Redgrove. 
With a distinctly bold and colourful practice, Will’s work revolves around community and art in the public realm, often incorporating elements of nature, symbols, satire, fairy tales, myths, and popular culture. He cites classical tattooing, 60s comic books, and mass culture, such as pulp magazines and vintage advertising, as central influences in the development of his distinctive storytelling style. 
His latest series of illustrations exhibited in this show are a personal set of observations, inspired by vintage matchboxes. Political at times and at others more provocative, through them we see the importance of acknowledging the past to visualise and imagine new, more hopeful futures. 
Will be present during the private view to chat about his work and sign prints upon request.  
“There’s something I like about the mass produced, throwaway nature of these objects, getting shabby in someone’s pocket. You can really sense the machinery that printed them. They are also a beautiful snapshot into the visual and printing trends of their time – and the match itself is a powerful symbol to represent the spark of an idea or the ignition of dissent. That’s quite a playful idea for me”. 

Find out more about the exhibition here. 

The Nunnery café will be open from 6pm-9pm, but please be aware that you may have to wait outside before gaining entry if the space reaches full capacity. Drinks and snacks will be served throughout.