Brooks said: “I make sense of things through lived experience, through intimate relationships and the communities I’m a part of, whether that’s the rural community I grew up in, queer and trans communities, art networks or my blood family.”
“It feels fundamental to think critically about the ways we connect with each other, and what this might look like in our own lives.
In the new year, when the general public can attend Brighton CCA once again, Nika Neelova, an emerging Russian artist based in London, will present an exhibition of new work from 16 January - 8 March 2021. The exhibition entitled Silt is a new body of sculptural works informed but Neelova’s research into strategies for dealing with water scarcity in nature - and our own attempts through history at water management - reflecting on our relationship with water as one of the most precious natural commodities on the planet.
That will be followed by artistic duo Lloyd Corporation, based in London and Athens, Greece, who will present a new commission concentrating on the social, political and design histories of barrels as symbols of trade, units of measurement, tools of oppression, focus of celebration and embodiments of myth. The exhibition further reflects on their cultural resonance of barrels with the south-east of England.
Speaking about the programme, Roberts said: “This is a hugely exciting time for Brighton CCA. The restrictions of the pandemic have been extremely challenging so we’ve been incredibly fortunate to be able to continue working with these artists to develop this extraordinary set of commissions and we’re looking forward to sharing them soon.
“It’s also been a privilege to engage with our students, researchers and creative community over this period. At a time when people’s worlds are shrinking access to culture, stories and ideas are invaluable.
“Through our work over the summer and looking ahead to the future, I’m really proud of the contribution we’ve been able to make and looking forward to a more open 2021”.