Phoebe Collings-James brings 'Infidel' sculptures to Pitzhanger Manor

This Spring, the artist Phoebe Collings-James (b.1987) will bring new sculpture and ceramic work to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, the first time these works will be shown in the UK. Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house will feature over 17 works, including clay paintings, armour and sculpture, mostly human-scale, that will fill the main galleries and Breakfast Room of renowned architect Sir John Soane’s former home. The Jamaican British artist’s work includes shifts in tone and finish, featuring a rich array of markings and textures, and draws on notions of language, feelings and violence. They have been exhibited around the world, from Berlin to New York.The works are influenced by cuneiform tablets and Ashanti folklore, as well as multi-disciplinary practices including the artist’s extensive work with sound design. New sculptures from the ongoing series