An artistic range of pots surprised visitors of the SET Studios exhibition space in Lewisham, London last month. The show, which was titled 'This Myth We Make' and curated by Natalie Kane, showcased the work of artist Anouska Samms who "playfully explored her family's matrilineal relationship."
The objects on display, however, didn't necessarily strike observers as a range of pots at first. The otherworldly shapes and the provocative materials Anouska Samms used definitely contributed to that. To create the aesthetically intriguing pots, the artist used clay and donated human hair. The latter material was sourced through Instagram.
Alongside the artistic range of pots, the 'This Myth We Make' exhibition also included an accompanying film and a hanging tapestry.
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