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SERCHIA Gallery hosts autumn exhibitions of work by Brian Kanagaki and Alice Poyzer
SERCHIA Gallery is hosting two photographic exhibitions to mark the onset of autumn.
First up is Doldrums, a collection of images and eponymous self-published photobook from current artist-in-residence Brian Kanagaki, who is an art director, photographer and designer usually based in New York.
Kanagaki dedicates the project to his late father, who died in the spring of 2022. His photographs stand as a testament to what he calls “the therapeutic embrace of nature”, especially in periods of grief and self-reflection.
Photographs from Doldrums, Brian Kanagaki – photos: courtesy of the artist
“As I navigate the present”, he ponders, “no longer burdened by the same fog of depression that led to the creation of this body of work, but rather fuelled by a hunger and longing for love and connection, Doldrums becomes a testament to the transformative power of time.
“Doldrums invites you to explore the depths of emotion, the transient nature of darkness, and the profound beauty that emerges from life’s most challenging chapters. Life, in its complex ebb and flow, often defies immediate classification as good or bad.
“Instead, it beckons us to focus on living and loving in the present, with hindsight providing the lens through which we truly comprehend the fullness of our growth and experiences.”
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Following Kanagaki’s exhibition, SERCHIA will turn its attention to Other Joys, from the the award-winning Lincolnshire-based photographer Alice Poyzer.
In 2025, Poyzer became the first visual artist-in-residence at the Paul Smith Foundation. The shifting tone at play in her work – particularly in her portraiture, can be seen as a reflection of her personal experience of neurodiversity.
“Other Joys is an ongoing body of work that highlights my special interests, whilst also discussing the difficulties I face as an autistic woman”, she notes.
Bear Claws, Alice Poyzer, 2024 – photo: courtesy of the artist
“The process of making these photographs provides me with a safe space to unmask – something that I cannot always access in day-to-day life. What was once a fear of being deemed different has now become a celebration of self-acceptance and understanding.
“Throughout the work there are visual comments on my own autistic traits, such as my need for sensory comfort and how easy it is for me to be overwhelmed. The self-portraits featured, all different in tonality, expression and mood, mirror how I feel in real life; forever moulding myself to fit in with others, whilst the repetition of certain symbols suggests my need for consistent routine.”
Untitled, Alice Poyzer, 2024 – photo: courtesy of the artist
Brian Kanagaki: Doldrums is at SERCHIA Gallery until October 24, followed by Alice Poyzer: Other Joys on October 30-November 30; open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm (free, by appointment).
For more information about SERCHIA and all its historic and upcoming featured artists, visit www.serchiagallery.square.site or follow @serchiagallery.
Main photo: Alice Poyzer (extract from Smart Casual, 2024)
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