May 2026

Emerging from a period of abrupt interruption, In the Cocoon takes shape following a serious injury in 2025 that left Heather Sutherland Wade unable to walk for several months.

Part of an artist-curator conversation, between Heather Sutherland Wade and Emma Miles…

Following an initial studio visit at Artisan House, the conversation continues one month later—documenting the growth of Jones' and Nattoo's collaboration in preparation for their duo exhibition, Bound Waters - Confluence. 

Interview by Emma Miles

April 22, 2025

Following the momentum of Hues of Jamaica (2024), Heather Sutherland Wade’s latest collection emerges with remarkable vitality - over 60 new canvases having been painted within the last several months.

An excerpt from an artist-curator conversation, between Heather Sutherland Wade and Emma Miles, in the midst of the exhibition’s curation.

Cultural, or collective, memory references the shared experiences and knowledge that transcends individual recollections. Such a concept invites us to rethink our understanding of memory, moving beyond a purely biological framework to a cultural one. Instead of viewing memory as a solitary process, we can begin to recognise it as a collective entity. 

During the course of our collaboration on Reimagining Cultural Memories, I sat down with Acquille Dunkley to delve into the inspirations and processes behind his practice. 
 
We touched on Digital Art and Jamaican culture, and the importance of community. 

The Tilt of Time is an exhibition that investigates the multifaceted nature of time, designed to question and ‘tilt’ preconceived notions, through the works of Giulio Aldinucci, Fabrizio Ajello and Francesco D'Isa, Chiara Bettazzi, Alessandro Gandolfi, Jacopo Jenna, and Namsal Siedlecki.

Every day, our planet rotates on a literal tilt, affecting time without us even being aware of it. In fact, its rotation is accelerating, resulting in our days being ever-so-slightly shorter. While time technically condenses, human interconnectedness expands at an increasing rate, with numerous consequences: the possibilities of artificial intelligence, the rise of progressive attitudes versus the resurgence of past political ideals, the seemingly infinite abyss that is the internet, and the fast paced environment of our day to day lives.

Chiara Bettazzi is an artist and photographer whose artistic practice involves the  reworking of everyday objects.