Of Natural & Mystical Things

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This exhibition presents RSA Members as well as artists that have recently come through the RSA Awards & Exhibitions programme. Every year the RSA awards around £100,000 worth of awards, prizes and residencies with the purpose of supporting and promoting contemporary art in Scotland. Loosely based on the idea of the Wunderkammer or Kunstkammer, this exhibition presents a number of artists whose work explores the physical, philosophical and mystical nature of the world. From the physiological study of the natural world and it's genetic hybridisation, to the symbolic and transformative power of ritual, religion, and the shadowy worlds of mysticism and mythology, each artist shines an inquisitive, uncanny and sometimes humorous light on the world as they see it. Most of these beautiful works are for sale and are available through the OwnArt Scheme which offers 0% interest on loans. Please speak with our sales agent if you would like more information. "Warning: this exhibition is not for the faint hearted. It tackles contemporary World concerns through the implementation of spectacular techniques and subjects, and, as a result, sends the viewer spiralling out of their comfort zone. It has the ability to make an audience question just in what directions things are actually headed. Of Natural and Mystical Things is, therefore, the (black) cherry on the sumptuous cake whose ingredients comprise the Royal Scottish Academy's smaller projects this season." Fern Insh, Scottish Art Blog