Oliver Projects was proud to present ‘Into the Light of the Present Day’, a group exhibition of new and recent work by south London-based artists Mary Herbert, Henry Hussey, Kemi Onabule and Tamsin Relly. Displayed in a London family home, the selection of work explores relationships between humanity and its environment – whether imagined, man-made or natural. Whilst reflecting upon the fragility of civilisation, the worlds created by these artists also collectively evoke a sense of hope and optimism. 

In Kemi Onabule’s vibrant drawings and prints, indefinable figures - often pictured in lush, tropical landscape - represent an exploration of identity and belonging. Henry Hussey’s raw, emotive works also investigate identity, using the human body to consider ideas around mythology, symbolism, and archetypal characters. 

Mary Herbert’s ethereal pastel drawings are partly informed by memories and dreams. A hazy human presence may be glimpsed or implied through buried or floating objects. Tamsin Relly’s imagery has a similar sense of otherworldliness; her luminous monotypes explore natural and urban spaces in a state of uncertainty and impermanence.   

The exhibition took its title from a passage in Carl Jung’s 1962 autobiography ‘Memories, Dreams, Reflections’.

Some works are still available for sale.  Please contact us to enquire.

View the digital catalogue.
View the installation shots