On Gaia's Skin

Held at Shoreditch Modern from 28th November 2024 to 11th January 2025, On Gaia’s Skin invited viewers to reflect on the diverse textural qualities of our planet, bringing attention to the interconnectedness of all natural forms.

If a cosmic giant were to run their hand on Earth’s surface, what would they feel? Would they revel in the softness of feathers and fur, scrape their palm on concrete corners and porcupine needles, get tickled by the swaying tree tops or refreshed by the salty lick of the waves?

The title referenced the Ancient Greek goddess Gaia who was Earth personified and gave birth to the sky, the sea and all life. It also recalled Lovelock and Margulis’ paradigm which suggests our planet is an entity kept alive by the interactions between its organisms and their surroundings.

This group exhibition aimed to be a humbling and inspiring experience where the viewer feels immersed in nature’s intricacies. The selected works evoke movement and tactility through rhythmic composition and surprising materials. On Gaia’s Skin showcased five female artists representing the fabric of life with their own unique voices:

• Lisa-Marie Price

• Paula Zvane

• H D Carew

• Hannah Thomas

• Mimi Zouch

Curator Anais Masetti