Though The Leaves Are Many… : INTER_CHANGE exhibition
Humber Street Gallery presents some of Hull’s most exciting emerging artist talent with The Leaves Are Many…, featuring a collection of works by the 2023/2024 participants of Absolutely Cultured’s INTER_CHANGE programme.
Including art-forms such as painting, printmaking and installation, The Leaves Are Many… will showcase the work of the 5 participants whose work explores a diverse range of themes. The exhibition features individual pieces by; Maria Donnai, Bronte Teal, Layla Jabbri Harry Newman and Ian Hinley.
During the past 12 months, the group has immersed themselves in the activities that have taken place on Absolutely Cultured’s INTER_CHANGE artist development programme. Together they have explored the opportunities and challenges often faced by early-career artists. Through a series of workshops, talks and tours, they have broadened their knowledge and gained insight into the unique aspects of being a creative professional.
Marianne Lewsley-Steir, Creative Director commented: ‘We are always incredibly proud to showcase the work of Hull’s local emerging artists and highlight the exceptional talent, creativity, and professionalism that the city continues to nurture. At Absolutely Cultured, we’re deeply committed to creating opportunities for artists to grow and develop their practice through the INTER-CHANGE programme. It highlights a distinctive blend of collaboration and celebration, forming a supportive network amongst these talented artists. I am excited to see where this year’s artists will take their work next, I have no doubt what’s to come will be extraordinary.’
A key steppingstone for the artists involved has been integrating this learning into their practice and career. The showcase has supported the artists in managing the logistics of pulling an exhibition together. From ideation to installation, each member of the programme has had creative and physical involvement in the exhibition’s production to prepare them for future endeavours with other arts organisations.
Exhibitions Manager Lauren Wilson shared, ‘Seeing the culmination of the group’s hard work is truly captivating. Having had the privilege to work closely with the artists throughout the programme, it is exciting to present their talents to our audiences. The variety of works on display are a brilliant showcase of talent, voices and styles thriving in Hull. This exhibition highlights how INTER_CHANGE supports and celebrates this diversity, creating a strong local network so artists don’t have to venture further afield to seek opportunities. This exhibition puts us on the path to achieving that.’
The INTER_CHANGE group are contributing to the ongoing vitality and criticality of the artistic culture in the Humber region. They have engendered an environment of mutual support and are now equipped with the confidence and skills to navigate the artistic sector.
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Upcoming related events
INTER_CHANGE Celebration Day
Sunday 1 December, 10:30am-2pm
Humber Street Gallery and Juice Studios
Free, drop-in
Join us for a day-long celebration of INTER_CHANGE 23/24. This is an opportunity to meet the artists involved in the programme and explore their exhibition via a vibrant schedule of workshops, complimented by a breakfast tour of Though The Leaves Are Many…
Past events

Though The Leaves Are Many... : INTER_CHANGE exhibition

Byland's Super Saga, 2024. Jack Pell © Jules Lister
Byland's Super Saga, Jack Pell

Diasporas Now UK Tour at Humber Street Gallery, 2024 © Abbie Jennings
Diasporas Now UK Tour
Pearson Primary Portraits, 2023 © Jules Lister
Pearson Primary Portraits, Class 5

Installation view. Bloomberg New Contemporaries. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artists, 2022 © Jules Lister
Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022

Kristin McGuire © Studio McGuire / Nikki Rummer © Camilla Greenwell
An evening of physical performance with Kristin McGuire and Nikki Rummer

© Middle Child
Out Loud Scratch Night with Middle Child and Silent Uproar

© Pheobe riley Law
High Street Soundwalk Artist Talk: Jez riley French

Installation view. In My Room, Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings. Courtesy of Focal Point Gallery and the artists, 2020 © Anna Lukala
In My Room, Hannah Quinlan & Rosie Hastings

Installation View, 2021. Leo Fitzmaurice, Autosuggestions. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist. © Jules Lister
Autosuggestions, Leo Fitzmaurice

Gipsyville Christmas Tree, 2020 © Absolutely Cultured
Christmas Activities 2020

HIPI Hang Out Forum, Absolutely Cultured © Absolutely Cultured
1:1 Advice Surgeries with Arts Council England

50 Queers for 50 Years Workshop © Chris Pepper
Creative Micro-Commission Programme

Nnena Kalu, Wrapping. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2019. © Jules Lister
Wrapping, Nnena Kalu

Frances Disley, The Cucumber Fell in the Sand. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2019. © Jules Lister
The Cucumber Fell In The Sand, Frances Disley

Installation View. Jade Montserrat, Instituting Care. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2019. © Jules Lister
Jade Montserrat: Instituting Care

Ella Dorton, Journey to the Centre of the Couch (Couches & Other Good Ideas). Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2019. © Jules Lister
Journey To The Centre Of The Couch (Couches & Other Good Ideas), Ella Dorton

Man On The Moon Keisha Thompson. IETM Hull 2019 © Keisha Thompson
IETM Hull 2019 Artistic Programme

Installation view. Measures of Life, The Lumen Prize for Digital Art. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artists 2018. © Tom Arran
Measures of Life by The Lumen Prize for Digital Art

Perches and Flyways, 2023. Creative Connections Artists, Juneau Projects and Jennifer Holtridge © Jules Lister
Perches and Flyways, Creative Connections Artists with Jennifer Holtridge and Juneau Projects

Our Strength is in Our Connection, Miranda Van Rossum and Hanna Lutkin

Winner Breaks First, Luke Beech. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery © Jules Lister
Winner Breaks First, Luke Beech

Installation view. Oliver Ressler, Climate Feedback Loops. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2022 © Jules Lister
Climate Feedback Loops, Oliver Ressler

© Floral & Lace
Luxury Christmas Wreath Making With Floral & Lace @ Humber Street Gallery

Installation view. Various Artists, HSG Open Call Q1 2021. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artists, 2021. © Jules Lister
HSG Open Call

Installation view, 2022. Harminder Judge, Ankles Absorbing Ash. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist. © Jules Lister
Ankles Absorbing Ash, Harminder Judge

Installation view. Kara Chin, Show Real. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2022 © Jules Lister
Show Real, Kara Chin

Installation View, 2021. Jasleen Kaur, Flesh 'n' Blood. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist. © Jules Lister
Flesh ‘n’ Blood, Jasleen Kaur

Installation view. HSG Open Call - Season Two. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2021. © Jules Lister
HSG Open Call - Season Two

Installation View, 2021. Leo Fitzmaurice, Enjoy Civic Life. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist. © Jules Lister
Enjoy Civic Life, Leo Fitzmaurice

Fruit Factory Network site visit to Bloc Projects, Sheffield © Absolutely Cultured
Life as a Creative

Installation View. Practice in Place. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artists, 2020. © Jules Lister
Practice In Place

HIPI Hang Out Forum, Absolutely Cultured © Absolutely Cultured
Arts Council England under £15k Applications: Top Tips with Deb Ashby

Installation view, 2019. Ollie Dook, Proboscidea Rappings. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2019. © Jules Lister
Proboscidea Rappings, Ollie Dook

Dance Exchange Programme, Absolutely Cultured © Absolutely Cultured
Dance Exchange Hull

Hull Takeover: Previews © The Herd/The Roaring Girls/Just Club
Hull Takeover: Previews

Athena Papadopoulos, A Tittle-Tattle Tell-a-Tale-Heart, courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist 2019. © James Mulkeen
A Tittle-Tattle Tell-a-Tale Heart, Athena Papadopoulos
Installation view. Place To Place: Liverpool Biennial Touring Programme. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artists 2019. © Rob Battersby
Place To Place: Liverpool Biennial Touring Programme

Jamie Reid XXXXX: Fifty Years of Subversion and The Spirit © James Mulkeen
Jamie Reid XXXXX: Fifty Years of Subversion and The Spirit

You and Me in HU3, Russell Boyce and George Norris. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery, 2024 © Jules Lister
You and Me in HU3, Russell Boyce and George Norris

BOOTLEG SHREG & FRIENDS, 2023. Bruce Asbestos © Jules Lister
BOOTLEG SHREG & FRIENDS, Bruce Asbestos

Baa's House, Hetain Patel. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery, 2023 © Jules Lister
Baa's House, Hetain Patel

Installation view. Lou Lou Sainsbury, Earth is a Deadname, 2022. Commissioned and produced by Gasworks. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist. Photo: Jules Lister
Earth is a Deadname, Lou Lou Sainsbury

Nobody by Motionhouse. Image © Dan Tucker
Nobody: A Dance-Circus Adventure

Installation view, 2022. INTER_CHANGE Showcase. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist. © Jules Lister
INTER_CHANGE Showcase

Installation view. Ashley Holmes, Trust Melody. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2022 © Jules Lister
Trust Melody, Ashley Holmes

Installation view, 2021. In Conversation as Collective Strategy. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist. © Jules Lister
In Conversation as Collective Strategy

50 Queers for 50 Years Workshop © Chris Pepper
Creative Case for Diversity: An Introduction

Fruit Factory Network site visit to Bloc Projects, Sheffield © Absolutely Cultured
Introduction to Fundraising in the Arts

Installation View. HSG Open Call - Season One. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artists, 2021. © Jules Lister
HSG Open Call - Season One (2021)

Chatty Hull, 2019 © Absolutely Cultured
Making work with and for communities

Installation view, 2020. Jamie Crewe, Solidarity & Love. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist. © Jules Lister.
Jamie Crewe, Solidarity & Love

Model City, Absolutely Cultured © Tom Arran
Volunteer Community Support and Crisis Response

Installation view, 2020. Lucy Clout, ZZZ. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2020. © Jules Lister
Lucy Clout, ZZZ

Installation View, 2019. Aniara Omann, Equanipolis. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2019. © Jules Lister
Equanipolis, Aniara Omann

Installation View. Mike S Redmond and Faye Coral Jones (MSR FCJ), Ecstatic Rituals.Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2019. © Jules Lister
Ecstatic Rituals

IETM Hull © Tom Arran
Emerging Cultural Leaders Mobility Bursary 2019 - Information Event

PRS Foundation's New Music Biennial 2019, Absolutely Cultured © Tom Arran
PRS Foundation New Music Biennial 2019

Cut, Humber Street Gallery 2019. © James Mulkeen
Cut, Richard Houguez & Graham Jones

Candoco Dance Company © Hugo Glendinning
IETM Hull 2019 Plenary Meeting

Oh The Night! - imitating the dog. Urban Legends: Northern Lights, Absolutely Cultured © Tom Arran
Urban Legends: Northern Lights

Installation view. It Takes A Village. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artists 2019. © James Mulkeen