what if i forget
what if i forget is a culmination of the artist’s exploration of memory and material. Beka draws inspiration from the wear and debris accumulated over time within her materials and site, referencing the traces of human interaction embedded in objects and spaces, to create a dialogue between environment, material and form. The materiality and methodology of this exhibition speak to the overlap of experiences had on and outside of found materials, as well as the energy inherently held in the materials themselves. The traces of experiences are vital to the aesthetic and conceptual rationale of the work, which explores themes of memory, forgetting, and the act of preserving or holding onto what could be forgotten, ultimately realised through the process of setting/concealing memories in metal.
To schedule an appointment to view the exhibition, visitors can contact the presenter via email at martinabeka@outlook.com or on Instagram @martinabeka_.
Bookings are available from 20–23 March (Thursday to Sunday)
Remaining Exhibit Opening Hours:
Thursday - 20th March: 11am - 4pm
Friday - 21st March: 11am - 4pm & 5 - 10pm (closing event)
Saturday - 22nd March: 11am - 4pm
Sunday - 23rd March: 11am - 4pm
Alternatively, we invite guests to join us for the closing night event on Friday, 21 March, from 5:00 to 10:00 pm
Presented by: Martina Beka
Martina Beka is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in sculpture and installation. Her practice explores the intersection between materiality and self. Martina employs found materials, referencing the traces of human interaction and experiences embedded through these materials. The artist establishes connectivity in her work by forming non-hierarchical relationships with materials, evoking intimacy and parallels between experiences shared through material and self. Acts of reversing, skinning, prying open and releasing tension points are central to the conception and interpretation of her work. Her minimal sculptures and installations highlight seductive qualities of surface and tactility which continue to evolve as the artist interacts with the work.