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Ann Veronica Janssens: Hot Pink Turquoise
23 Sep 2020 – 3 Jan 2021
Past exhibition

Ann Veronica Janssens at the South London Gallery

Installation view of Bikes, 2001 and Phosphènes, 1997–2018 (left to right) by Ann Veronica Janssens

Photo: Andy Stagg

Belgian artist Ann Veronica Janssens (b. 1956)  has created an extensive body of work over four decades spanning installations, projections, immersive environments and sculptures. At the core of her practice is an interest in light and its impact on our perception and experience.

This exhibition is the first major presentation of Janssens’ work in London.

Janssens’ Untitled (Blue Glitter), an expanse of reflective, blue glitter scattered across the floor of the gallery, occupied the Main Space for the first half of the show.

It has now been replaced by Janssens’ reflective wheeled Bikes, 2001. Visitors are invited to cycle round the Main Gallery on one of five custom-made bicycles with mirrored wheels, which reflect light on the surrounding gallery walls and floor as the wheels turn.

Across three floors of the Fire Station, sculptures, projections, light works and installations continue Janssens’ exploration of perception and ephemerality.

Edition

Janssens has created a new edition to accompany Hot Pink Turquoise at the SLG. Click here to visit our online shop for more details.

A set of five photos show pink trails produced by clouds of water vapour that reflect the light of the setting sun into a celestial expanse.

Ann Veronica Janssens: 5 lines of pink in the air, randomly, ​2020

Catalogue

Click here to visit our online shop to purchase Hot Pink Turquoise, the catalogue accompanying the exhibition.

Ann Veronica Janssens: Hot Pink Turquoise catalogue

Exhibition view

Ann Veronica Janssens at the South London Gallery
Installation view of Blue Glass Roll 405/2, 2019
Photo: Andy Stagg

Ann Veronica Janssens at the South London Gallery
Installation view of CL2BK, 2015; Pinky Sunset R, 2019; and CL2 Blue Shadow, 2015 (left to right)
Photo: Andy Stagg
Ann Veronica Janssens at the South London Gallery
Installation view of Le bain de lumière, Prototype, 1995
Photo: Andy Stagg
Ann Veronica Janssens at the South London Gallery
Installation view of Candy Sculpture 405–805/2–405, 2019
Photo: Andy Stagg
Ann Veronica Janssens at the South London Gallery
Installation view of Bikes, 2001 and Phosphènes, 1997–2018 (left to right) by Ann Veronica Janssens
Photo: Andy Stagg
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