Monad (exhibition)
An exhibition by two current Fine Art students, exploring their experiences working internationally.
Monad is an intimate and thought-provoking exhibition that explores the relationship between the self, materials, and the world around us. Featuring the work of artists Elizabeth Alice Keen and Rebecca Matthews, the exhibition delves into the concept of the "monad"—an indivisible, singular unit that exists independently and is inherently connected to the larger whole.
Keen’s work focuses on the transformation of found objects and discarded materials, offering a commentary on consumption and the beauty of the disregarded. Her practice reimagines what is often overlooked, inviting viewers to reconsider the value we place on the things we deem disposable. Through her sculptures, Keen explores themes of renewal and the potential for re-contextualization, breathing new life into materials that would otherwise be forgotten.
Matthews’ work, primarily in ceramics, engages with circular forms to investigate continuity, direction, and the passage of time. Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze, particularly his concept of "the fold," Matthews’ pieces reflect the fluidity of identity and existence. Her work emphasises cyclical patterns and the infinite nature of time, suggesting that our personal experiences, like the forms she creates, are never-ending and always in motion.
Both artists are currently studying Fine Art at Loughborough University.
The exhibition will be open from 17 January 2025, with a private view on 16 January 2025 from 6-8pm, including a live performance at 7pm.
Accessibility
There is step-free access into the gallery via a ramp and side door. During opening hours, there will be an invigilator on duty in the gallery. If you require their assistance, then please alert them on arrival by calling to them or waving at them – the entrance to the gallery is fully glazed and the main entrance door should be open.
For more information about the venue, including photographs, view the access guide for Martin Hall on AccessAble.
If you have any specific access requirements, then please contact LUArts@lboro.ac.uk in advance of your visit and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Facilities
There are toilets located on the ground floor of Martin Hall including an accessible toilet. There is step-free access into this building.
Martin Hall Cafe serves light refreshments and is open from 8.30am to 5pm Mon-Fri. It is located behind the gallery, accessed through the main entrance to Martin Hall.
Parking
Please note that visitors are now required to register their vehicle and pay to park on campus. There are various ways in which you can register and pay (both in advance and on arrival).
More information on visitor parking
Public transport
If you are travelling by public transport, you can take the Sprint Bus from Loughborough railway station or the town centre (Ashby Square) and alight at Loughborough College. Cross Epinal Way at the pedestrian crossing and keep going straight ahead to enter campus. This brings you onto Shirley Pearce Square with Martin Hall on the left.