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In this exhibition, the two artists explore Ovid’s ‘Metamorphoses’ (circa 8 AD), a latin narrative poem that constitutes one of the most important works of classical literature in history. The poem chronicles a vast array of myths and legends, primarily focusing on the theme of transformation or ‘metamorphosis’. Baker and Johnson investigate specific myths, such as those of Pythagoras, Echo and Narcissus, Icarus, Pan and Syrinxuse, and use them as a jumping-off point for the exploration of the very concept of change.
While the two artists differ in their conceptual and aesthetic approach to …