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The answer to the wrong question (2022) – Tracey Payne

A silver-coloured metal sculpture of a broken round biscuit with the embossed text "OUND RICH TEA," displayed under a clear glass dome on a white base.
A silver-coloured metal sculpture of a broken round biscuit with the embossed text "OUND RICH TEA," displayed under a clear glass dome on a white base.
A silver-coloured metal sculpture of a broken round biscuit with the embossed text "OUND RICH TEA," displayed under a clear glass dome on a white base.

So much for slowness (2023) – Lan “Florence” Yee

Transparent fabric panel hangs in the gallery window with printed image of side-view two-legged wooden chair and urban street background, with brownish red text reading 'so much for slowness' embroidered into the fabric. To the left is a small sculpture under a glass bell jar on a plinth.

gōlī’āṁ khā la’ī’āṁ hana? (u taken ur tablets?) (2023) – Yasmeen Fathima Thantrey

A long roll of silk fabric with prescriptions printed on it hangs down the length of a white wall. In front on a plinth is a small TV screen showing a video of an unclothed woman holding the same fabric.
A long roll of silk fabric with prescriptions printed on it hangs down the length of a white wall. In front on a plinth is a small TV screen showing a video of an unclothed woman holding the same fabric.

The Great Beyond (2023) – Mike Bamgbala

A bright and messy painting displays a man in a checked suit and a woman in a black dress with prominent clownish makeup, standing before a backdrop that merges a striped tent with an abstract outdoor scene.

…about time (2016) – Paul Fletcher

A photograph of an elderly man with a white beard reading a book at a theatre cafe table, with glasses and a backpack beside him, and blurred figures visible in the background.
A photograph of an elderly man with a white beard reading a book at a theatre cafe table, with glasses and a backpack beside him, and blurred figures visible in the background.

Eternity (2019) – Eskild Beck

A miniature art installation which rotates on the face of a small battery-powered clock. A paper crafted classical facade depicts blue sky and clouds, set against a pink background, turns to reveal the night time view on the reverse side.
A miniature art installation which rotates on the face of a small battery-powered clock. A paper crafted classical facade depicts blue sky and clouds, set against a pink background, turns to reveal the night time view on the reverse side.

A Fool in Gibbet (2023) – Oliver McConnie

Small etching showing a jester in a blue hat and pink costume trapped in a gibbet over the Thames, with Canary Wharf's dark silhouette and stormy skies in the background.
Small etching showing a jester in a blue hat and pink costume trapped in a gibbet over the Thames, with Canary Wharf's dark silhouette and stormy skies in the background.

Mute (2020) – Uma Breakdown

Spoons (after Carolyn Lazard) (2023) – Jamila Prowse

The Sparkle of the Kin (2023) – Josie Rae Turnbull

Close up photo of bright red and orange fabric of different textures, held by a gold bulldog clip.
The back of a jacket hung up in a gallery window. It has a digitally printed design on the back.
Photograph of a long gallery window with various textile artworks hung in the window as a display.
A large digitally printed fabric is hung on a white wall in a large gallery window. It has a printed gold frame and fish scales. Around the fabric are red toy car parts with white spray painted patterns.
Close up of the artwork captions for a textile work which includes QR codes. All information is available on the exhibition website.
Close up photo of a bright pink, red and white costume with different textures. Large silver bows are attached to the front..
Close up photo of bright pink fabric of different textures, with small silver sequins arranged in a design.
Close up photo of a bright blue, red and white costume with different textures.
Close up photo of a white costume with a digitally printed design on with resembling a gold frame. Its hung in a gallery window..

Lo-fi Sick Woman Odyssey (2021) – Charlie Fitz

Where’s the rest? (2022) – Samiir Saunders

Up all night reading poetry (2021) – Samiir Saunders

Do you recognise me? (2023) – Fatma Durmush

Abstract painting of an assembly of blurred and stylised faces in earthy and mixed colours with expressive brush strokes.

Take Me Away (2022) – Diana Zrnic

Abstract sculpture of humanoid figure with four elongated orange legs and white, egg-like head, stuffing a yellow object resembling a smartphone into its mouth.
Abstract sculpture of humanoid figure with four elongated orange legs and white, egg-like head, stuffing a yellow object resembling a smartphone into its mouth.

Heaven and Hell (2022-23) – Yarden Fudim

Painting of a gloomy and cartoon-like busy city scene with sad cartoon-like figures, a double-decker bus, and a grocery shop under a cloudy sky.
Painting of a cartoonish and cheerful, sunny landscape with happy cartoon-like figures and animals by a river and under a smiling sun.

9-5 (2023) – Emmy Clarke

Photograph of 10 mounted foamboard arranged in a long 2 by 5 grid on a white wall. They include text, speech bubbles and computer application windows.

Gluttony in the 21st Century I & II (2019) – Carole Lee

Abstract, colourful painting of a crowded bar scene with stylised figures and text indicating a city location with live music and drinks.
A vivid painting of three people sat feasting in a restaurant or as part of some festivity. The scene is filled with bold colours, dynamic textures, and a background suggesting a lively atmosphere.