Dizziness of Freedom 2014

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Dizziness of Freedom was a group exhibition exploring the notion of choice in a contemporary society defined by consumerism, an excess of information and endless possibilities. Bringing philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s Concept of anxiety to present times, the artists approached choice as an act of freedom as well as an ever-present strain. Through installation, sculpture, film, performance, painting and photography, the works hinted at moments of decision-making – both in artistic processes and daily life – often infused with feelings of aspiration, self-consciousness and playfulness.

Private view: Thursday 26 June 6-9pm

Venue: Bermondsey Project, 46 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SF
Exhibition continues until Sunday 13 July

Artists include Stefania Batoeva, David Bradley, Josephine Callaghan, Tom Duggan, Louise Fitzgerald, Jane Fradgley, George Harding, Tom Jayston, Nnena Kalu (ActionSpace), Nu Li, Andrzej Lyszkowicz, MoreUtopia!, Sue Morgan, Mary Ogunleye (ActionSpace), Tess Springall, Liam Tickner, Charlie Godet Thomas.

A programme of performances ran alongside the exhibition.

Curated by Anxiety 2014 with Mette Kjærgaard Præst

Anxiety 2014 is a new London-wide arts festival, curated by the Mental Health Foundation and taking place throughout June. The festival explores anxiety, looking at its causes, how it affects all of our lives, and how it can act as a creative force. It brings together leading and emerging artists to address anxiety from different angles: from medical, social and historical perspectives to individual, collective and contemporary viewpoints. Anxiety 2014 presents a dynamic programme of visual art, film, performance, music, dance, theatre and talks spanning venues across London, including leading art organisations, universities, health care institutions and community centres.

Anxiety 2014 is core-funded by the Maudsley Charity. The visual arts programme is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.


Artwork by Nnena Kalu

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