Nor Any Drop To Drink

About

"A maker of public art for social purposes, Alexis Bamforth's show Nor Any Drop To Drink will broach key topics crucial to our survival. 

Bamforth is a British artist and ecology catalyst who explores relationships between the natural world and socio-economic systems. Evolved from Conceptual, Land Art and Arte Povera, he uses cultural references to discuss human and nature equality ideas. His multidisciplinary work has probed social trends and humankind’s effects on Earth since 1989. Much of it decays or evolves. The material and physical change are important, reflecting the natural life cycle and reminding us of the possibility of change. Playing with the modes of art itself he manages to break new ground across multiple mediums.

Bamforth’s manipulated photocopies predate Sigmar Polke’s, his Banana predates Maurizio Cattelan’s and his satirical NFT stolen by Pak who sold it for 1.36m is probably still the smallest artwork ever. Despite exhibiting internationally from Times Square to the V&A, most of his work is to be found in public spaces, for the people, for social purposes. Essentially his work is an act of service, a charitable giving of time and ideas."

This show is the third instalment of the 2024 Tellus Triannual.  

The Tellus triannual brings together three shows over the course of the year, with a focus on site-specific work. The platform aims to showcase non-commercial, experiential work that considers its relationship with place, environment, and social context. As an artist run initiative, Tellus showcases emerging and established artists in an experimental context.

The Tellus triannual is headed by London based artist Suki Jobson and is co-produced by Jacob Sirkin.