Annie Trevorah’s exhibition, “Nature is a Cyborg,” curated by Josephine Bailey, delves into an imagined world where nature takes center stage, challenging the prevailing human-centered narrative of the Anthropocene. Featuring a series of new and archival sculptures, Trevorah’s work explores themes of bio-morphism, ecofeminism, and ecological harmony.
At the core of “Nature is a Cyborg” are five interactive eco-morphic characters, each endowed with unique healing powers and a mesmeric voice created from nature itself by sound artist Shane Mendosa.
Luciferina, inspired by the glow of fireflies, utilises photosynthesis to emit healing light.
Officina, a ‘hermaphroditic sensual being,’ exudes a calming aura of healing.
Mucro, with its juxtaposed organic and sharp elements, symbolises purification.
Cacturon, towering and vibrant, serves to repair with its plant-like features.
RooIT, embodies resilience and renewal, emitting a nutritious fluid while producing soothing sounds.
Trevorah’s commitment to sustainability is evident in her choice of materials, incorporating found plant pods, ostrich quills, and wasp hive casings. These sculptures exist in a dichotomy, blending natural and synthetic elements to provoke reflection and humour.
Drawing inspiration from Donna Haraway’s “A Cyborg Manifesto,” Trevorah’s characters blur the boundaries between human and non human, organic and synthetic. They embody a vision of resistance and transformation, challenging established notions of power and agency in the natural world. “Predator 2,” a prominent sculpture in Trevorah’s universe, further explores these ideas with its cyborg aesthetic. Through its enigmatic form, it confronts human supremacy and encourages viewers to reimagine their relationship with nature.
“Nature is a Cyborg” serves as a powerful testament to art’s ability to address social and environmental issues. Trevorah invites viewers to embrace hybridity, connection, and respect, urging them to forge new alliances with the natural world. ?
Annie Trevora, “Nature is a Cyborg” 28th May – 2nd June 2024, ALICE BLACK
There will be a private view on the 28th of May, from 6-8.30 pm, with an introduction from Curator Josephine Bailey and Q&A with the artist at 7 pm.
About the artist
Annie Trevorah is a British artist based in London, she holds a MA from the Royal College of Art. She has exhibited widely, with solo shows in London, including Triffids, commemorating the 350th anniversary of Chelsea Physic Garden and participation in a wide range of group exhibitions, at Centro Culturale di Milano, Las Laguna Gallery (USA), and 67 York Street, London. This year she has been selected for the coveted Arte Laguna prize exhibition at Arsenal Nord, Venice. Trevorah’s work has been recognised with awards such as the Chianciano Biennale 2022 Prize for Photography and Digital Art and the ICAC Art Critics Award. She has also been featured in prestigious art shows like the Chiaya Awards and the Aesthetica Art Prize, and named one of Artsted’s ’99 Future Blue Chip Artists – 2024′. Notably, Trevorah received a commission from Wandsworth Council in 2022 to create a public sculpture in Battersea Park and secured another commission from Fulham Palace, supported by Arts Council England. She is also part of the Kensington and Chelsea Art Trail 2024.
