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Silent Spring, Dalwood’s installation of paintings, serves as a poignant memorial for the 40 million wild birds lost from the UK since the 1970s. Canvas widths correspond directly to the populations lost across five distinct habitats—farmland, wetland, woodland, upland, and the sea. Dalwood’s dark, ethereal canvases subtly trace the contours of forests, mountains, and coastlines, capturing the nuances of fleeting light and embodying the fragile, fading presence of these ecosystems. She transforms stark statistics into a visual, visceral experience, urging us to reckon with the environmental crisis before us. The title references Rachel Carson’s seminal work Silent Spring, which catalyzed awareness of the environmental impact of pesticides.
In parallel, Michael Wright’s Sisyphus captures fragments of ancient societies through plaster forms, evoking the weight of history via compression and tension. Each element, marked by the residue of human touch, becomes a relic inviting viewers to connect with the physical and metaphysical traces of the past. In Field, Wright explores cultural landscapes that reflect ancient civilizations eroded by time or human intervention. These expressive sculptures are arranged to interact with each other, embodying humanity’s persistent search for connection across ages. His work suggests both psychological and physical landscapes, reflecting themes of power, vulnerability, and the search for meaning.
In this exhibition, Dalwood and Wright challenge us to reflect on our shared histories and the ephemeral nature of existence, inviting a deeper understanding of how natural and cultural landscapes shape our identities and memories.
