We’re extremely honoured to be among some extraordinary artists in a new exhibition, ’Surface Tension’, at the equally extraordinary exhibition space that is St Margaret’s Gallery in the fine city of Norwich.
“‘Surface Tension’ suggesting both resilience and fragility: a force that holds, yet can be broken. For queer bodies and identities, how we appear becomes a manifesto — a way of living visibly in a world that often politicises our existence. We appear to create a certain unease in the mainstream, as our lives and existence are politicised and confrontational.
Surface Tension wants to present art that thrives on the conflict of desire, where resistance meets conformity. We play with the surface of visibility, we change our skin with tattoos and makeup and clothing, and most certainly, attitude. This play can protect, but also expose a vulnerability, certainly a tension to explore. On the surface, but with an inner depth.”
‘SURFACE TENSION’ art exhibition, a central focus of Queerfest 2026, curated by Rachel Collier-Wilson and Trish Fried Rice.
Dates: 4th to 14th February 2026
Venue: St Margaret’s Gallery, St Margaret’s Church, St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4TU
Opening Event: Thursday 5 February 6:30–9:00 pm
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