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Too Close to Home @ Gallery333 @exeterphoenixgallery

Installing part 2 at Traction Projects TOMORROW! 🛸🛸🛸 (Private View : Friday 19th Sept 6-8pm)

wore my favourite scarf (@hareshoard ) and favourite jumper and favourite skirt and favourite shoes to celebrate the wonderful artists at the Exeter Contemporary Open opening tonight

Too Close to Home @ Gallery333 @exeterphoenixgallery

Installing part 2 at Traction Projects TOMORROW! 🛸🛸🛸 (Private View : Friday 19th Sept 6-8pm)

wore my favourite scarf (@hareshoard ) and favourite jumper and favourite skirt and favourite shoes to celebrate the wonderful artists at the Exeter Contemporary Open opening tonight

Opening soon | Zoë Whatley: Too Close to Home

Too Close to Home is a cross-site exhibition between Traction Project Space and Gallery333 @exeterphoenixgallery which uses the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism. Aliens and outer-space hold a constant presence in many elements of contemporary culture whether political, scientific, pop-cultural or folkloric and often provoke strong and polarizing responses and opinions. The exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two disparate gallery locations with playful and accessible installations.

Zoë’s art practice combines natural and manmade elements to create varied mixed media installations. Her work explores humans’ complex and fluid relationship to nature and environment by viewing humans and technology as a part of nature rather than separately to it.

The exhibition at Traction Project Space will be open from 19 Sep (opening evening 6pm - 8pm, everyone welcome!), but in the meantime you can have a peek at its counterpart which is now open at Exeter Phoenix! 👀

Design by @willaggett

Opening soon | Zoë Whatley: Too Close to Home

Too Close to Home is a cross-site exhibition between Traction Project Space and Gallery333 @exeterphoenixgallery which uses the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism. Aliens and outer-space hold a constant presence in many elements of contemporary culture whether political, scientific, pop-cultural or folkloric and often provoke strong and polarizing responses and opinions. The exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two disparate gallery locations with playful and accessible installations.

Zoë’s art practice combines natural and manmade elements to create varied mixed media installations. Her work explores humans’ complex and fluid relationship to nature and environment by viewing humans and technology as a part of nature rather than separately to it.

The exhibition at Traction Project Space will be open from 19 Sep (opening evening 6pm - 8pm, everyone welcome!), but in the meantime you can have a peek at its counterpart which is now open at Exeter Phoenix! 👀

Design by @willaggett

Opening soon | Zoë Whatley: Too Close to Home

Too Close to Home is a cross-site exhibition between Traction Project Space and Gallery333 @exeterphoenixgallery which uses the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism. Aliens and outer-space hold a constant presence in many elements of contemporary culture whether political, scientific, pop-cultural or folkloric and often provoke strong and polarizing responses and opinions. The exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two disparate gallery locations with playful and accessible installations.

Zoë’s art practice combines natural and manmade elements to create varied mixed media installations. Her work explores humans’ complex and fluid relationship to nature and environment by viewing humans and technology as a part of nature rather than separately to it.

The exhibition at Traction Project Space will be open from 19 Sep (opening evening 6pm - 8pm, everyone welcome!), but in the meantime you can have a peek at its counterpart which is now open at Exeter Phoenix! 👀

Design by @willaggett

Opening soon | Zoë Whatley: Too Close to Home

Too Close to Home is a cross-site exhibition between Traction Project Space and Gallery333 @exeterphoenixgallery which uses the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism. Aliens and outer-space hold a constant presence in many elements of contemporary culture whether political, scientific, pop-cultural or folkloric and often provoke strong and polarizing responses and opinions. The exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two disparate gallery locations with playful and accessible installations.

Zoë’s art practice combines natural and manmade elements to create varied mixed media installations. Her work explores humans’ complex and fluid relationship to nature and environment by viewing humans and technology as a part of nature rather than separately to it.

The exhibition at Traction Project Space will be open from 19 Sep (opening evening 6pm - 8pm, everyone welcome!), but in the meantime you can have a peek at its counterpart which is now open at Exeter Phoenix! 👀

Design by @willaggett

Opening soon | Zoë Whatley: Too Close to Home

Too Close to Home is a cross-site exhibition between Traction Project Space and Gallery333 @exeterphoenixgallery which uses the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism. Aliens and outer-space hold a constant presence in many elements of contemporary culture whether political, scientific, pop-cultural or folkloric and often provoke strong and polarizing responses and opinions. The exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two disparate gallery locations with playful and accessible installations.

Zoë’s art practice combines natural and manmade elements to create varied mixed media installations. Her work explores humans’ complex and fluid relationship to nature and environment by viewing humans and technology as a part of nature rather than separately to it.

The exhibition at Traction Project Space will be open from 19 Sep (opening evening 6pm - 8pm, everyone welcome!), but in the meantime you can have a peek at its counterpart which is now open at Exeter Phoenix! 👀

Design by @willaggett

there must be something more than this (2025)
biro on paper

images taken from: The X Files (s2 e5), Signs (2002) and Alien (1979)

The artists 🧑‍🎨

@liabillty

#streetfashion #streetwear #streetphotography #portraitphotography #photographer

The artists 🧑‍🎨

@liabillty

#streetfashion #streetwear #streetphotography #portraitphotography #photographer

had fun playing with scissors at this week’s @inkyfingersworkshop collage club🍜

felt good to do something a bit different after a few months off my usual art practice whilst hibernating/surviving the winter

settling into a new job and trying to navigate horrible weather and dark mornings. no space or money for sculptural or installation works. remembering how to draw just from my brain with no plan, boundaries or pressure to share. reading, writing and hibernating☃️

settling into a new job and trying to navigate horrible weather and dark mornings. no space or money for sculptural or installation works. remembering how to draw just from my brain with no plan, boundaries or pressure to share. reading, writing and hibernating☃️

settling into a new job and trying to navigate horrible weather and dark mornings. no space or money for sculptural or installation works. remembering how to draw just from my brain with no plan, boundaries or pressure to share. reading, writing and hibernating☃️

Have you explored both sites of our latest exhibition 'Too Close to Home' by Zoë Whatley yet? 🛸

Situated in Gallery333 at Exeter Phoenix and Traction Project Space at Positive Light Projects, the exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two locations through installations of drawing, sculpture, found object and collage.

Using outer-space and the extra-terrestrial as a vessel, Zoë explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, and says. -

"21st century human beings are constantly bombarded with information. All day, every day we are overwhelmed with adverts and news and content, picked specifically for us by complex algorithms, to keep our brains engaged. We are always connected. Social media feels like a form of escapism, something to turn to when we feel uncomfortable or bored or tired and it’s just soooo easy, no thinking required!!! Ideal after a long hard day at work (or a long day of unemployment, depending on whether artificial intelligence has made your job obsolete yet or not), a lovely opiate for the discontented worker.

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it"

Beat the brain rot and come and explore these two exhibitions - both now open daily until Sat 01 November! 🧠

📷 1-3: Installation in Gallery333, photos by Dom Moore
📷 4-7: Installation at Traction Project Space

Have you explored both sites of our latest exhibition 'Too Close to Home' by Zoë Whatley yet? 🛸

Situated in Gallery333 at Exeter Phoenix and Traction Project Space at Positive Light Projects, the exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two locations through installations of drawing, sculpture, found object and collage.

Using outer-space and the extra-terrestrial as a vessel, Zoë explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, and says. -

"21st century human beings are constantly bombarded with information. All day, every day we are overwhelmed with adverts and news and content, picked specifically for us by complex algorithms, to keep our brains engaged. We are always connected. Social media feels like a form of escapism, something to turn to when we feel uncomfortable or bored or tired and it’s just soooo easy, no thinking required!!! Ideal after a long hard day at work (or a long day of unemployment, depending on whether artificial intelligence has made your job obsolete yet or not), a lovely opiate for the discontented worker.

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it"

Beat the brain rot and come and explore these two exhibitions - both now open daily until Sat 01 November! 🧠

📷 1-3: Installation in Gallery333, photos by Dom Moore
📷 4-7: Installation at Traction Project Space

Have you explored both sites of our latest exhibition 'Too Close to Home' by Zoë Whatley yet? 🛸

Situated in Gallery333 at Exeter Phoenix and Traction Project Space at Positive Light Projects, the exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two locations through installations of drawing, sculpture, found object and collage.

Using outer-space and the extra-terrestrial as a vessel, Zoë explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, and says. -

"21st century human beings are constantly bombarded with information. All day, every day we are overwhelmed with adverts and news and content, picked specifically for us by complex algorithms, to keep our brains engaged. We are always connected. Social media feels like a form of escapism, something to turn to when we feel uncomfortable or bored or tired and it’s just soooo easy, no thinking required!!! Ideal after a long hard day at work (or a long day of unemployment, depending on whether artificial intelligence has made your job obsolete yet or not), a lovely opiate for the discontented worker.

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it"

Beat the brain rot and come and explore these two exhibitions - both now open daily until Sat 01 November! 🧠

📷 1-3: Installation in Gallery333, photos by Dom Moore
📷 4-7: Installation at Traction Project Space

Have you explored both sites of our latest exhibition 'Too Close to Home' by Zoë Whatley yet? 🛸

Situated in Gallery333 at Exeter Phoenix and Traction Project Space at Positive Light Projects, the exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two locations through installations of drawing, sculpture, found object and collage.

Using outer-space and the extra-terrestrial as a vessel, Zoë explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, and says. -

"21st century human beings are constantly bombarded with information. All day, every day we are overwhelmed with adverts and news and content, picked specifically for us by complex algorithms, to keep our brains engaged. We are always connected. Social media feels like a form of escapism, something to turn to when we feel uncomfortable or bored or tired and it’s just soooo easy, no thinking required!!! Ideal after a long hard day at work (or a long day of unemployment, depending on whether artificial intelligence has made your job obsolete yet or not), a lovely opiate for the discontented worker.

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it"

Beat the brain rot and come and explore these two exhibitions - both now open daily until Sat 01 November! 🧠

📷 1-3: Installation in Gallery333, photos by Dom Moore
📷 4-7: Installation at Traction Project Space

Have you explored both sites of our latest exhibition 'Too Close to Home' by Zoë Whatley yet? 🛸

Situated in Gallery333 at Exeter Phoenix and Traction Project Space at Positive Light Projects, the exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two locations through installations of drawing, sculpture, found object and collage.

Using outer-space and the extra-terrestrial as a vessel, Zoë explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, and says. -

"21st century human beings are constantly bombarded with information. All day, every day we are overwhelmed with adverts and news and content, picked specifically for us by complex algorithms, to keep our brains engaged. We are always connected. Social media feels like a form of escapism, something to turn to when we feel uncomfortable or bored or tired and it’s just soooo easy, no thinking required!!! Ideal after a long hard day at work (or a long day of unemployment, depending on whether artificial intelligence has made your job obsolete yet or not), a lovely opiate for the discontented worker.

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it"

Beat the brain rot and come and explore these two exhibitions - both now open daily until Sat 01 November! 🧠

📷 1-3: Installation in Gallery333, photos by Dom Moore
📷 4-7: Installation at Traction Project Space

Have you explored both sites of our latest exhibition 'Too Close to Home' by Zoë Whatley yet? 🛸

Situated in Gallery333 at Exeter Phoenix and Traction Project Space at Positive Light Projects, the exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two locations through installations of drawing, sculpture, found object and collage.

Using outer-space and the extra-terrestrial as a vessel, Zoë explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, and says. -

"21st century human beings are constantly bombarded with information. All day, every day we are overwhelmed with adverts and news and content, picked specifically for us by complex algorithms, to keep our brains engaged. We are always connected. Social media feels like a form of escapism, something to turn to when we feel uncomfortable or bored or tired and it’s just soooo easy, no thinking required!!! Ideal after a long hard day at work (or a long day of unemployment, depending on whether artificial intelligence has made your job obsolete yet or not), a lovely opiate for the discontented worker.

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it"

Beat the brain rot and come and explore these two exhibitions - both now open daily until Sat 01 November! 🧠

📷 1-3: Installation in Gallery333, photos by Dom Moore
📷 4-7: Installation at Traction Project Space

Have you explored both sites of our latest exhibition 'Too Close to Home' by Zoë Whatley yet? 🛸

Situated in Gallery333 at Exeter Phoenix and Traction Project Space at Positive Light Projects, the exhibition examines concepts of place and locality by linking and unifying the two locations through installations of drawing, sculpture, found object and collage.

Using outer-space and the extra-terrestrial as a vessel, Zoë explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, and says. -

"21st century human beings are constantly bombarded with information. All day, every day we are overwhelmed with adverts and news and content, picked specifically for us by complex algorithms, to keep our brains engaged. We are always connected. Social media feels like a form of escapism, something to turn to when we feel uncomfortable or bored or tired and it’s just soooo easy, no thinking required!!! Ideal after a long hard day at work (or a long day of unemployment, depending on whether artificial intelligence has made your job obsolete yet or not), a lovely opiate for the discontented worker.

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it"

Beat the brain rot and come and explore these two exhibitions - both now open daily until Sat 01 November! 🧠

📷 1-3: Installation in Gallery333, photos by Dom Moore
📷 4-7: Installation at Traction Project Space

Too Close to Home installed at @traction.projects housed in @positivelightprojects 🛸👾👽🌱🌍🪨

Thank you to everyone who came to the private view, it was such a lovely evening, I feel very lucky to have been supported by so many wonderful people, especially @erikac_art and @willaggett ❤️‍🔥🤘

Pop down and see the show if you’re around Exeter, visible 24/7 :)

Too Close to Home installed at @traction.projects housed in @positivelightprojects 🛸👾👽🌱🌍🪨

Thank you to everyone who came to the private view, it was such a lovely evening, I feel very lucky to have been supported by so many wonderful people, especially @erikac_art and @willaggett ❤️‍🔥🤘

Pop down and see the show if you’re around Exeter, visible 24/7 :)

Too Close to Home installed at @traction.projects housed in @positivelightprojects 🛸👾👽🌱🌍🪨

Thank you to everyone who came to the private view, it was such a lovely evening, I feel very lucky to have been supported by so many wonderful people, especially @erikac_art and @willaggett ❤️‍🔥🤘

Pop down and see the show if you’re around Exeter, visible 24/7 :)

Too Close to Home installed at @traction.projects housed in @positivelightprojects 🛸👾👽🌱🌍🪨

Thank you to everyone who came to the private view, it was such a lovely evening, I feel very lucky to have been supported by so many wonderful people, especially @erikac_art and @willaggett ❤️‍🔥🤘

Pop down and see the show if you’re around Exeter, visible 24/7 :)

Too Close to Home installed at @traction.projects housed in @positivelightprojects 🛸👾👽🌱🌍🪨

Thank you to everyone who came to the private view, it was such a lovely evening, I feel very lucky to have been supported by so many wonderful people, especially @erikac_art and @willaggett ❤️‍🔥🤘

Pop down and see the show if you’re around Exeter, visible 24/7 :)

Too Close to Home installed at @traction.projects housed in @positivelightprojects 🛸👾👽🌱🌍🪨

Thank you to everyone who came to the private view, it was such a lovely evening, I feel very lucky to have been supported by so many wonderful people, especially @erikac_art and @willaggett ❤️‍🔥🤘

Pop down and see the show if you’re around Exeter, visible 24/7 :)

Too Close to Home installed at @traction.projects housed in @positivelightprojects 🛸👾👽🌱🌍🪨

Thank you to everyone who came to the private view, it was such a lovely evening, I feel very lucky to have been supported by so many wonderful people, especially @erikac_art and @willaggett ❤️‍🔥🤘

Pop down and see the show if you’re around Exeter, visible 24/7 :)

Private view of Too Close to Home will taking place be at Traction Projects tonight 6-8pm 🛸👽 in the meantime, have a little read about some of the ideas that went into the work:’) @traction.projects @positivelightprojects

Opening this Friday, 6-8pm | Zoë Whatley: Too Close to Home 🛸

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive
ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it.

Using aliens as a vessel, the artist explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, in a beautifully tactual installation of sculpture, drawing and collage.

Come and celebrate the opening with us this Friday, 19th September from 6-8pm. Everyone welcome! 🚀

And make sure to check out its sister site in Gallery333 at @exeterphoenixgallery ✨

Opening this Friday, 6-8pm | Zoë Whatley: Too Close to Home 🛸

Too Close to Home is a playful exploration of alternative forms of escapism and the positive
ways in which the internet might be used to foster meaningful connection by viewing technology and manmade creations as a part of nature rather than separately to it.

Using aliens as a vessel, the artist explores elements of contemporary culture: political, scientific, spiritual, pop-cultural and folkloric, in a beautifully tactual installation of sculpture, drawing and collage.

Come and celebrate the opening with us this Friday, 19th September from 6-8pm. Everyone welcome! 🚀

And make sure to check out its sister site in Gallery333 at @exeterphoenixgallery ✨

Join us next Friday, 19th September from 6-8pm to celebrate the opening of Too Close to Home by @liabillty

Using the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism, the exhibition unfolds across two sites; Exeter Phoenix's Gallery333, an intimate gallery for micro-installations and sculptural interventions, and Traction Project Space, a window gallery on Sidwell Street.

Site 1, installed at @exeterphoenixgallery is now open and available to view daily during the venue's opening hours.

And join us next week for the unveiling of Site 2! 🛸

📷: Images of previous works, courtesy of the artist.

Join us next Friday, 19th September from 6-8pm to celebrate the opening of Too Close to Home by @liabillty

Using the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism, the exhibition unfolds across two sites; Exeter Phoenix's Gallery333, an intimate gallery for micro-installations and sculptural interventions, and Traction Project Space, a window gallery on Sidwell Street.

Site 1, installed at @exeterphoenixgallery is now open and available to view daily during the venue's opening hours.

And join us next week for the unveiling of Site 2! 🛸

📷: Images of previous works, courtesy of the artist.

Join us next Friday, 19th September from 6-8pm to celebrate the opening of Too Close to Home by @liabillty

Using the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism, the exhibition unfolds across two sites; Exeter Phoenix's Gallery333, an intimate gallery for micro-installations and sculptural interventions, and Traction Project Space, a window gallery on Sidwell Street.

Site 1, installed at @exeterphoenixgallery is now open and available to view daily during the venue's opening hours.

And join us next week for the unveiling of Site 2! 🛸

📷: Images of previous works, courtesy of the artist.

Join us next Friday, 19th September from 6-8pm to celebrate the opening of Too Close to Home by @liabillty

Using the concept of extraterrestrial life to examine ideas of community, exclusion and escapism, the exhibition unfolds across two sites; Exeter Phoenix's Gallery333, an intimate gallery for micro-installations and sculptural interventions, and Traction Project Space, a window gallery on Sidwell Street.

Site 1, installed at @exeterphoenixgallery is now open and available to view daily during the venue's opening hours.

And join us next week for the unveiling of Site 2! 🛸

📷: Images of previous works, courtesy of the artist.

Too Close to Home (Site 1) installed at Gallery333 @exeterphoenixcreativehub @exeterphoenixgallery

a mixed media installation for my cross-site exhibition with @exeterphoenix and @traction.projects

Watch this space for info on Site 2! (coming very soon)

Huge thank you to @erikac_art for making this possible 🛸💥🚀

Too Close to Home (Site 1) installed at Gallery333 @exeterphoenixcreativehub @exeterphoenixgallery

a mixed media installation for my cross-site exhibition with @exeterphoenix and @traction.projects

Watch this space for info on Site 2! (coming very soon)

Huge thank you to @erikac_art for making this possible 🛸💥🚀

Too Close to Home (Site 1) installed at Gallery333 @exeterphoenixcreativehub @exeterphoenixgallery

a mixed media installation for my cross-site exhibition with @exeterphoenix and @traction.projects

Watch this space for info on Site 2! (coming very soon)

Huge thank you to @erikac_art for making this possible 🛸💥🚀

Too Close to Home (Site 1) installed at Gallery333 @exeterphoenixcreativehub @exeterphoenixgallery

a mixed media installation for my cross-site exhibition with @exeterphoenix and @traction.projects

Watch this space for info on Site 2! (coming very soon)

Huge thank you to @erikac_art for making this possible 🛸💥🚀

Too Close to Home (Site 1) installed at Gallery333 @exeterphoenixcreativehub @exeterphoenixgallery

a mixed media installation for my cross-site exhibition with @exeterphoenix and @traction.projects

Watch this space for info on Site 2! (coming very soon)

Huge thank you to @erikac_art for making this possible 🛸💥🚀