From The Ground Up
Solo show at Nunhead Cemetery in collaboration with the Feminist Lecture Program and the Friends of Nunhead Cemetery
August - September 2024
Read the accompanying written piece on my Substack
Ancient texts found on immaculately preserved cassette tapes. A tree root unearths the entrance/exit to an underground dwelling, complete with rusting chandelier and a waterlogged Lost Boys DVD. Impossible notes tacked to the remnants of a headstone sealed in a plastic sandwich bag.
An uncertain amount of time ago, an unknown human became enamoured with a cracked open grave. What will happen next changes the fragile order of things for good.
Step through the chapel gates at Nunhead Cemetery and enter From The Ground Up, a new solo show by Theo Dunne. Playing with themes of fluidity in gender and time, visitors are encouraged to abandon ideas of what is True and embrace the chimera of materials, text, and happenings that surround you.
All are welcome and free to attend.
Opening: Tuesday 27th August ~ 5pm - 8pm
Expect fittingly unpredictable English weather and a short reading performance by the artist. This event is open to all and is a BYOB event. The cemetery is an active place of mourning and reflection, so all visitors are reminded to respect the nature of the space.
Fictional Archiving Workshop: Saturday 31st August ~ 2pm - 4pm
Join artist Theo Dunne for a fictional archiving workshop and guided tour of the segment of the cemetery where our story takes place. Archiving tools provided. Please wear comfortable shoes and remember to carry water with you. This workshop will involve approximately 45 minutes of walking on uneven surfaces, followed by our session in the chapel which is uncovered and open to the elements.