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RAW Labs X Art Residency – A Tapestry of Feeling in the Shape of Nature: Exhibition and Workshops
Friday 31st January 2025 – Saturday 1st February 2025 , 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Join artist Elina Yumasheva for Workshops and Exhibition as she creates A Tapestry of Feeling in the Shape of Nature, an immersive nature of the installation will encourage participants to feel present and engaged with the artwork.
Workshops 22 Jan – 23 Jan
Private View 31 Jan, 2:00pm – 8:00 pm
Exhibition 1 Feb, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
The ‘Tapestry of Feeling in the Shape of Nature’ exhibition suggests that our emotions are not separate from nature but instead are shaped by it. It hints that the landscape, environment, or natural world serves as both a mould and a source for human feelings. The ‘shape’ could refer to both the physical form of nature—mountains, rivers, forests—and the more subtle, intangible qualities of nature, like its rhythms, seasons, and energy.
Following the workshop ‘What Colour Does Nature Feel?’, the artist uses its findings as a reference to create artwork for the exhibition. The immersive nature of the artwork will encourage participants to feel present and engaged. Inspired by Peter Lanyon’s approach to experiencing landscapes––favouring an ecocentric perspective over an anthropocentric, distanced view––Elina Yumasheva hopes to foster a deeper connection to the natural world. The non-representational approach to experiencing the natural world could evoke emotional responses, inviting viewers to reflect on the subject through the lens of their personal feelings.
The project uses art to connect with individuals while serving as a catalyst for change, drawing from insights into environmental campaigning. Elina aims to bridge behavioural science and emotional impact, employing triggers such as colour, and sound to inspire actionable responses. https://elinaart.com/
More about the RAW Labs X Art Residency
The RAW Labs X Art Residency places a strong emphasis on creative growth and interdisciplinary dialogue, creating a unique space where art and community intersect. Supported by Notting Hill Genesis and Bow Arts, this initiative aims to foster interaction and encourage active participation in the cultural fabric of Royal Albert Wharf, enhancing both the artistic and communal experience.
Over six months, selected artists will undertake two to three-week residencies in an immersive environment to expand their practice, explore new concepts, exchange diverse perspectives, and experiment with innovative approaches.
