Arbeit Studios is hosting an exhibition titled "You Can't Make Trees" by the 2nd ReRooted Residency artists, Rachel and Ray Attfield, from May 3 to June 2, 2024, at Trowbridge Gardens Gallery in Hackney Wick, London.

Join us for the opening event on Tuesday 7 May, 5-8 PM at Trowbridge Gardens Gallery.

The opening event is free to attend and will feature food by Thingy Cafe.

Rachel and Ray Atfield create art using locally foraged natural materials, blending traditional craft and architectural skills. Their artworks, wooden and woven structures, explore the relationship between nature and urbanization, questioning humanity's tendency to control and civilize nature. The exhibition delves into the contradictions and perceived benefits of this relationship.

During their residency, the artists conducted various activities including a talk by Ray on 'Inside Outside: a discussion about civilisation and nature', a Silent Walk to Hackney Marshes led by Rachel, and a workshop called 'Knotted Structures' to create a collective work.

For more information on the artists / exhibitions please click here.