On April 19, 2024, Kunsthal Aarhus opens the doors to the exhibition Ensembles and Monsters by Sophia Ioannou Gjerding (b. 1989, DK) and Mark Tholander (b. 1988, DK).
The exhibition consists of a series of new productions. In them, Mark Tholander works with performance to explore the identity-creating nature of communities, while Sophia Ioannou Gjerding uses video installation to examine how different collections create narratives.
Various experiences influence how we encounter the world. We are influenced by our interpersonal relationships, through culture, and by what we learned in school or at home. In Ensembles and Monsters, both artists explore the so-called baggage we bring with us when we engage with the world around us.