South Kiosk is pleased to present INSOMNIA, a solo exhibition by Leah Clements. INSOMNIA will be Clements’ first exhibition of photographic work, looking into the emotional and psychological effects of insomnia-related sleep phenomena and sleep paralysis, through ambiguous, grainy and in-depth photographs, accompanied by vocalised image descriptions.
INSOMNIA reveals the surreal or paranormal side of being estranged in one’s own home. Body and mind thrown out of time, between hyper-alertness and loss of consciousness. In these images, there are shadows lurking, eerie lights flickering, water, silence… Taken at night when the atmosphere drops and in the blink of an eye, the hinterland is revealed.
Clements’ work often suggests this otherworldly space as a collective alternative to that of the present sick body. In INSOMNIA this will be further explored through integrating creative access adjustments into the artwork, the exhibition-making process and the public programme.
Leah Clements’ practice includes performance, installation, writing and film to develop a language of chronic illness and disability.
Exhibition times
- Exhibition: 02.12.22-29.01.23
Thursday-Sunday, 12-6pm - Preview: Thursday 01.12.22, 6.30-8.30pm
- Winter closure: 18.12.22 – 18.1.23
To visit by appointment, during this period please contact info.southkiosk@gmail.com
Exhibition programme
- SATURDAY 10.12.22, 5-7pm
A POETRY EVENING WITH ACHE MAGAZINE
Readings by Kirstie Millar, Nina Mingya Powles and Memoona Zahid at South Kiosk
RSVP for the poetry evening through this link
This event will have BSL interpretation, and the audio will be recorded, broadcasted with RTM.FM on episode 2 and afterwards available online with Chateau International with a transcript. Please contact info.southkiosk@gmail.com for further information on access.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. - WEDNESDAY 14.12.22, 7-9pm
FDRG: SLEEPLESS TEXTS BY LEAH CLEMENTS & JENN ASHWORTH
Feminist Duration Reading Group at South Kiosk
RSVP for the FDRG event through this link
If you require BSL interpretation for this event, please let us know by 1st December by contacting info.southkiosk@gmail.com
For further information about the event please contact feministduration@gmail.com - FRIDAY , SATURDAY & SUNDAY 16, 17 & 18.12.22
INSOMNIAC RADIO WITH RTM.FM
Broadcasting 3 episodes on RTM.fm radio
These broadcasts will be audio-only. Following this, the audio recordings will be available online at Chateau International with a transcript for each episode. - SATURDAY 14.01.23, 5-7pm
TALK: SLEEP & PSYCHOLOGY WITH ALICE GREGORY
Talk at Copleston Centre, Copleston Rd, London SE15 4AN
RSVP for the talk through this link
This event will have BSL interpretation. - WEDNESDAY 18.1.23, 7pm
OUTSIDE OF TIME, ANOTHER PLACE: LEAH CLEMENTS & JAMILA PROWSE MUTUAL INTERVIEW
Event online hosted by Chateau International
This video will be BSL interpreted and have captions. The speakers will self-describe and will describe any visual information shared throughout. - SATURDAY 21.1.23, 3-5pm
TOUCHING INSOMNIA: A SENSORIAL EXPLORATION WITH ANDY SHIPLEY
Workshop exploring the exhibition at South Kiosk
RSVP for the workshop through this link
If you require BSL interpretation for this event, please let us know by 7 January by contacting info.southkiosk@gmail.com - SATURDAY 28.1.23, 5pm
CLOSING EVENT WITH LEAH CLEMENTS & MARIANA LEMOS
Exhibition tour at South Kiosk
If you require BSL interpretation for this event, please let us know by 14 January by contacting info.southkiosk@gmail.com
Curated by Mariana Lemos.
This project has been supported by an Arts Council England Lottery Project Grant.