Ends are for yesterdays (not tomorrows) at PINK

PINK presents Ends are for yesterdays (not tomorrows), a two-night exhibition of work by three artists, all working with the themes of landscape and ecology. Will Farmer, Lucy Roberts and Keziah Thomas-Mellor present their thoughts on climate change and how it affects our sense of time through sculpture, performance and print.

Let’s take a closer look at each artist’s practice.

Will Farmer works predominantly with words which he incorporates into more visual works, from small-scale installations to videos. He’s interested in rural landscapes and communities, capturing glimpses of local practices in lyrical phrases. The visual aspects of his work seem to be an extension of the written word which provides context.

Lucy Roberts skilfully combines the devastation brought about by exploitative human activity with humour and irony. She brings into focus the relationship between life and literal expense, drawing attention to its absurdities and the effect it has on natural environments, divided up and taken over for the sole purpose of profit. Roberts’ practice encompasses installation, drawing, print, photography and zine-making.

Keziah Thomas-Mellor’s practice is simultaneously intimate and expansive, ranging from small-scale drawings on driftwood to performative mark-making, spanning the width of the artists’ arms. Running away from the oppressive concrete jungles of cities, Thomas-Mellor is inspired by her encounters with nature, on hikes and climbs around the hills of the North. She pays close attention to the man-made waste found in even the most seemingly remote parts of the countryside, reminding us that almost no place in the country is truly ‘wild’ anymore. 

It’s clear to see why the three artists came together, with shared ideas on the era of the Anthropocene, leading to more existential musings on possible yet unimaginable futures. Ends are for yesterdays (not tomorrows) promises food for thought, infusing conversations about the environment with nuance, humour and lyricism. The opening night features Thomas-Mellor’s Spirals – three live drawing performances, taking place throughout the evening. On Saturday 28 June, Lucy Roberts is leading a workshop and guided walk which you can join between 12pm and 1.30pm.