Acts of betrayal bring change. They may take the form of a spontaneous lie or a grand coup. Consequences are just as likely to be incidental as they are momentous or revolutionary. Secrets are revealed, histories uncovered, emotions belied, beliefs doubted. Or perhaps deceptions are simply perpetuated, murky memories embellished, truths remaining elusive.
Each artwork in Betrayal stems from a personal journey that has been developed to embrace its context and find resonance within a wider sphere. Together, they create a dialogue that shifts perspectives and asks you to question your own values.
The opening night of Betrayal in London also featured a curator’s piece, a live performance entitled Hay muertos que no hacen ruido (There are dead who make no noise). The work made reference to las lloronas, an ancient tradition of professional female mourners which exists in the histories of many cultures but remains prevalent in Mexico. Layers of truth and artifice intertwined in an expression of strength and grief.
Katri Walker
Curator