Serena Korda's institutional exhibition 'Wild Apples' curated by George Harwood Smith, is now open at East Quay, Watchett until 5 January 2025.
‘Wild Apples’ focuses on an underrepresented subject: the older woman, whose portrayal has been a derided and largely hidden figure throughout history. Often associated with the Witch, Hag, or Crone, Serena references this history attempting to reclaim the wild women in ancient stories, who have been lost through patriarchal retelling and distortion.
Serena’s artwork at East Quay delves into womanhood with a particular focus on the transformative phase of menopause. The exhibition will feature a series of newly commissioned sculptures modelled on real, West Country women, each bearing the marks and traces of their lives. It aims to challenge negative stereotypes while questioning the lack of understanding and body shaming which is prevalent in medical institutions. Sculpted from life, Serena also challenges the historical relationship between male artists and female muses.
Photography by Jesse Wild
October 1, 2024
