With its rich textures and layers of pulped sackcloth and ash, Hurdle’s papermaking practice invites a tactile engagement, encouraging viewers to connect deeply with the subtle nuances of the surface. Beneath these layers, a compelling narrative unfolds. The artist’s raw honesty in Should I Remember You… presents a quiet challenge, one that, if evaded, only intensifies the internal confrontation it provokes. By resisting the impulse to simply observe from a distance or judge the work aesthetically, we are compelled to confront the very questions it raises. Hurdle’s creative practice offers a restorative experience that goes beyond the visual, extending into the lived experience of both artist and audience, inviting transformation in both form and perception.
Join us to celebrate this exhibition on Saturday February 1 – 3pm – 5pm
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Image: Matthew Hurdle, Untitled from the series Should I remember you (sackcloth and ashes), 2024, Blind embossed on handmade paper (detail). Image courtesy of the artist, Carl Warner and PARKER Contemporary.
