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NATURE’S IMPRINT: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND ART AT BANKSIDE HOTEL

By Fused · On July 10, 2024

BANKSIDE HOTEL’S NEW EXHIBITION EXPLORES NATURE AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH ART

Bankside Hotel, located in London’s vibrant Southbank neighbourhood, is taking sustainability and art to the next level with its latest exhibition, “Nature’s Imprint: A Journey Through Time and Art.” Open to the public until November 24, 2024, this exhibit is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of nature, sustainability, and artistic expression.

Lyra Morgan

About the Exhibition

Nature’s Imprint is curated in collaboration with Degree Art and features the work of seven incredible artists. Each artist brings a unique perspective on environmental concerns, using sustainable practices and materials to highlight the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

Kelly Jenkins

The Venue

Set in the hotel’s underground Whitebox space, this exhibition is not just a visual treat but a statement of Bankside Hotel’s commitment to sustainability and the arts. The exhibition provides a unique platform for dialogue, inviting viewers to reflect on their connection to the environment and the role of art in advocating for sustainable practices.

Cultural Offerings

After soaking in the art, guests are encouraged to enjoy Bankside’s Culture Curious offer, which includes 20% off food and drinks at the Art Yard Bar & Kitchen. The restaurant’s new sustainability-focused menu features local produce, zero food waste practices, and recycled ceramics. Menu highlights include heirloom tomato with burrata, confit globe artichoke, and slow-cooked beef croquettes.

Rod McIntosh

“Nature’s Imprint: A Journey Through Time and Art” is open from now until November 24, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the profound relationship between nature and art, and experience the innovative approaches to sustainability that Bankside Hotel champions.

Raf Zawistowski

Meet the Artists:

Claudy Jongstra: Renowned Dutch textile artist and eco-activist, Jongstra creates sustainable, ancient wool felt artworks using rare Drenthe Heath sheep wool and botanicals.
Josie Clouting: Captures the vastness and wonder of the natural world with her oils, inks, and pigments.
Kelly Jenkins: Blends abstract painting and textiles to evoke clarity and happiness amidst contemporary life’s tension.
Lyra Morgan: Depicts the intertwined relationship between people and Earth, promoting preservation and harmony.
Mary Dalton: A printmaker who uses sustainable practices, including Lithino-lithography, a biodegradable form of printmaking.
Raf Zawistowski: Master of oil paint and wax, highlighting natural landscape layers through a unique scraping technique.
Rod McIntosh: Integrates brushwork with breathing and mindset to create reflective and optimistic art.