Ripe And Ready To Pick

Oliver Cain's work holds a lot of complexity. At first glance, his ceramics are playful and whimsical, but peeling back the skin we find a pulp ripe with narratives. As a proud member of the queer community, much of his work revolves around themes of sexuality, identity, gender, and queer storytelling. Cain explores these themes by "using everyday objects to challenge stereotypes." The most prevalent object he employs is the humble banana. It’s a tasty and inexpensive addition to most fruit bowls, with a phallic quality that not even complete prudes can deny. Cain uses fruit to address weighty topics, exploring uncomfortable similarities shared with certain food and the human body, organic matter that decays, bruises, and has a use by date like a banana or an eggplant.

25 Jan - 22 Feb

Opening Event: Wed 24 Jan, 5pm