Cathy's Art Diary

Strange but fun exhibition at Somerset House on the theme of robotics by Louis Morlae one of the members of Somerset House Studios. The show explores the impact of robotics via a series of small sculptures. I enjoyed playing with one with which you interacted via a keyboard with oddly configured letters. I liked the way a video was shown in the base of a bench which was then reflected in a mirror behind although I didn’t have time to engage with the film. I want sure about these two pieces but they were fun! Closes 23 February 2025

Strange small exhibition at the Royal Academy showcasing the work of four 2nd year students at the RA schools. I thought Thirza Smith’s calico dunces’ hats were sweet as she’d made one for each of her for the Class of 23 at the schools. Elinor Stanley had done large odd paintings with hidden faces in them. Not sure I understood Louis Morlae’s wall sculptures in a wrapped and unwrapped version but I liked the effect of them. I felt I should know what they were but I didn’t. My favourite piece was Daria Blum’s pile o f t-shirts with faces on, shown here, which could be bought online. They had a strange optical effect. Closed 8 May 2022