The Poetry of Ritual & The ‘Superhero’s of Light’ Portraits:

The Concept:
‘The poetry of Ritual’ is about the ritual of creation when something is made by hand. Fiona Gall, for this exhibition has collaborated with Mark Powell (infamous London soho tailor), Terry de Havilland (ultimate British Rock’n’roll cobbler) and Pernod, who are the main sponsors. All have a very ritualistic way in which they create their work and they all also give great attention to detail. The materials they use are very particular and are chosen for their texture and beauty. This beautiful exhibition and pop up shop was first conceived by her dear friend, Jamie Rose, who then styled each of the images.

It is a series of 6 photographic portraits with a subtle surreal twist. Each character in the portraits are dressed in a Mark Powell suit and Terry De Havilland shoes and are juxtaposed with an Emerald Faerie chandelier or detail from her lighting collection. For this series Fiona Gall has created a one off piece of jewellery for each character. Also making an appearance is the styled appearance of the Emerald Faerie as the ‘Pernod Absinthe’s ‘green fairy”. Pernod spoons were used to create the breastplate in the Fairy image.