This exhibition marked the first collaboration between talking on corners and THG, presenting renowned artist Ingrid Pollard to East Devon for the first time. Ingrid Pollard is recognised as one of the most influential British artists, breaking new ground and forging pathways for younger generations, shaping Britain's understanding and histories of art, society and culture.

The exhibition included photography, print, mixed media, text, found objects and an extensive project archive. It was the culmination of a two-year research project which saw Pollard travel across Devon. Drawing on her interests in classification, systems of knowledge, leisure, trade and money, Pollard honed in on botanical gardens, ferns and the unique historical collections of books at the Devon and Exeter Institution. Part of Pollard's research also involved exploring the representation of botanicals in local lace making, including the renowned Honiton lace.

Read our exhibition review in The Guardian 05.09.22 

Ingrid Pollard in the press

Watch artist talk with Ingrid Pollard

Programme of coordinating events, talks and workshops:

• 20 August: Evening with award-winning folk singer and Paul Hamlyn recipient, Kate Young 
• 29 August, 2 + 26 September: Digital Photography workshop with Monica-Shanta
• 24 September: Camera Obscura Workshop with Ingrid Pollard
• 24 September: Artist and curator talk: Ingrid Pollard and Dr Ella S. Mills in conversation (BSL interpreted)
• 1 + 8 October: Print and Stitch Workshop with Michelle Moinzadeh
• 12 + 13 October: Disappearing Lines boatbuilding workshop with Gail McGarva
• 22 October: Creative Writing Workshop with Louisa Adjoa Parker 
  
• 29 October: Talk with Liz Wells, Emeritus Professor, School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Plymouth (BSL interpreted)

This exhibition was part of a wider project in Devon produced by Ella S. Mills of talking on corners focused on the work of Pollard with a varied programme of activities - view the calendar of events.

Project partners include Devon and Exeter Institution, Libraries Unlimited, The University of Exeter, Natural England, South Devon College and the University of Plymouth. In addition to the partners and funding from Arts Council England, the project was generously supported by the University of Exeter’s Geography Department, the Association for Art History, the Paul Mellon Centre, LewisDavey, and Kaleider. 

Images by Simon Tutty