Shrine Empire Gallery and Richard Parr Associates Present ‘Collisions’ Exhibition
This Frieze Week, Richard Parr Associates is proud to partner with Shrine Empire Gallery to present a thought-provoking, experimental project that explores the intersection of architecture, memory, and futurism. The ‘Collisions’ exhibition will transform our studio into a space where art and architecture collide, showcasing a dynamic dialogue between four contemporary artists whose practices are deeply engaged with the history, phenomenology, and futures of built environments.
Richard Parr’s relationship with the Shrine Empire began on his first trip to New Delhi several years ago. With a shared passion for contemporary art and architecture, and commitment to fostering meaningful artistic dialogues, the collaboration is a natural fit. Together, we have created a platform where art meets architecture in innovative ways, offering fresh perspectives on the spaces we inhabit.
The artists have spent several months leading up to Frieze Week in conversation, sharing insights into their practices. While their final works will not be collaborative, the simultaneous and fluid nature of their creative processes means that their pieces will resonate with one another, revealing unexpected encounters and relationalities.
Artists
Arun Dev & Shruti Mahajan
The work of Arun Dev and Shruti Mahajan centers on how we experience space – whether urban or personal. Arun Dev’s futuristic visions of urban architecture engage with spatio-temporal dynamics, offering speculative insights into the future of cities. In contrast, Shruti Mahajan delves into the personal histories tied to spaces, particularly those left behind, evoking the emotional weight and memory of home. The collision of these temporal disjunctures—between the futuristic and the remembered—invites the audience to reflect on their own relationships with architectural structures.
Baaraan & Moonis Ijlal & Divya Singh
Complementing this conversation is an engaging dialogue between the sibling duo, Baaraan & Moonis Ijlal, and Divya Singh. Baaraan Ijlal’s archival practice critiques the erasure of history and people through the lens of power and politics. Her work serves as a witness against forgotten histories, exposing the power embedded in built environments. Moonis Ijlal takes a different approach, focusing on the psychology of form and space, exploring how architecture influences feelings of inclusivity or alienation. His aesthetic is shaped by natural phenomena and social evolution, examining the impact of human development on biodiversity.
In conversation with Baaraan and Moonis, Divya Singh brings a poetic dimension to the project, reflecting on the existential aspects of architecture. Her work focuses on the interaction between space, time, light, and darkness, and the ways in which architectural forms evoke feelings of isolation and mortality. Together, these artists offer a rich interplay of power, politics, form, and poetics, with their works drawing attention to the ways architecture influences human experiences and social structures.
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Event Details
The exhibition is free and open to all, no appointment needed.
Location: Richard Parr Associates, The People’s Hall, 2 Olaf St, Studio 5, London W11 4BE
Dates: Wednesday 9 October – Saturday 12 October 2024
Times: 10am-6.30pm
Further information: info@shrineempiregallery.com
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The project serves as an experiment in artistic camaraderie, exploring how shared interests in architecture can inspire and enrich individual perspectives.
We invite you to join us for this remarkable exploration of space, memory, power, and futurism during Frieze Week.