Phoebe Cummings 'An Ugly Aside' at Compton Verney Art Gallery

Phoebe Cummings ‘An Ugly Aside’ is included in a ‘Tea Journey: From Monuments to the Table’ at Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park from 6th July until 22 September 2019.

The humble cup of tea has been around for over 2000 years. It’s grown in 60 countries around the world and on every continent except Antarctica. It’s the most widely consumed drink in the world after water. Have you ever stopped to wonder how it has crossed continents, altered society and changed people’s lives?

Follow the tea leaf from plant to pot, beginning with its roots in China through to its introduction to Britain, to understand how wide its influence reaches, and the impact it has had on art and culture.

The darker side of tea is explored, with its links to empire, slavery and the Opium Wars; as well as lighter themes such as how the teapot has evolved over the centuries.

New artworks bring the exhibition right up to date, with ceramics, sculptures, installations and poetry demonstrating the enduring inspiration that tea provides. You can also explore The Tea Sensorium which features multi-sensory activities including testing your sense of smell, making clay creations inspired by Phoebe Cummings’ An Ugly Aside.

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