Pop up exhibition project at SEESAW

The Ecological Borders exhibition is a curatorial project of Charlotte Furlong and Beatrice Jane Penny which explores the merging of natural environments and the borders of the body, presenting human development as a journey of reflective understanding. It considers how contemporary society, particularly through systems like capitalism and social media, restricts personal and creative growth, making a return to nature necessary. The exhibition examines how bodies serve as borders to the ecological environment, with artists responding to this relationship as a vital connection that propels human development forward. By showcasing artists who work with and respond to biological materials, the exhibition delves into the concept of ecological borders and how these themes are being explored in the context of today’s societal issues.

Private View: 29th April 2025, 17.00-22.00 pm 

Venue: SEESAW

86 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6NG

With artworks by;  Adele Jordan, James Cowan, Keziah Thomas-Mellor, Kirushan Sivagnanam, Maja Lorkowska-Callaghan, Maya Chowdhry, Shaleem Ahmed, Susie Stockton, Niki Coclough

Co-curated by Beatrice Jane Penny and Charlotte Furlong

The exhibition includes a range of mediums such as a drawing performance by artist Keziah Thomas-Mellor, who has recently performed at Manchester Art Gallery as well as an interactive sound artwork by Maya Chowdhry. Following on from a recent solo show at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead, artist Kirushan Sivagnanam will be exhibiting a selection of new sculptural and paper works as part of this Ecological Borders exhibition.

This remarkable project is co-curated by Beatrice Jane Penny and Charlotte Furlong who are currently studying their MA in Contemporary Curating programme at Manchester School of Art. 

 There will be a relaxed viewing 5-6pm for visitors to speak with the curators and to explore the exhibition quietly.