‘Straw For Nothing ‘ explored themes of personal experiences of mother and womanhood. The unseen work of the domestic sphere that extends beyond the physical tasks including emotional labour, managing relationships, resolving conflicts. Investigation how the experience of caregiver and artist intersects with personal identity.
‘ Straw For Nothing’ was an exhibition by Donna Poingdestre and Justine Hounham.
Justine and Donna met while studying the MA in Fine art at Central St Martins. They have gone on to set up an artist led gallery in Highate London called @Bothgalleryldn which represents emerging contemporary artists which has just entered its second year and hope to open a sister gallery in Portsmouth in the future.
Their exhibition sees a return for Donna living back in the city and the first exhibition of Justine outside of London.
https://bothgallery.com/about-us https://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/
4th-5th May 2024
Round Tower, Point Battery & Barracks
Broad Street, Old Portsmouth
