THE GROUND, BELOW

THE GROUND, BELOW

An Exhibition by Ayisha Abraham

This exhibition invites you to delve into different material forms. Each cluster of images and objects, along with its accompanying text, comprises fragments of a personal journey. It is an assemblage of things that are observed, found and collected; photographs, a postcard, video footage, inanimate objects, even living forms like moss, or a memory with emotions held close. As they converge upon the white walls of the gallery, individual narratives intertwine, finding connections and mapping a tapestry that explores relationships between places, people, ecosystems, and objects. The 'ground', often overlooked in our bustling lives, is the foundation upon which we stand, and offers a platform for reflection on our surrounding worlds. This work explores the inconspicuous. A resounding crescendo of synchronized insect sounds echoes through the exhibition space, reminding us of the fleeting nature of beginnings and endings. It speaks to the non-monumental – and often unseen – aspects that permeate and enrich or disrupt our lives, much like a virus, or the dispersal of mist.