Rise and Fall of a Temple

Developed as part of the UAL Research Fellowship at the British School at Rome, Rise and Fall of a Temple explores symbolic "pillars" - the temple that serves as a metaphor for ideology itself, and its columns representing the foundational structures of Roman imperial power that continue to shape and uphold contemporary systems and societal ideologies.

Through the work on display, a film and a series of participatory events, a dynamic framework for exchange develops. The temple becomes a stage for rethinking dominant narratives, welcoming audiences to participate in its (de)construction - as audiences are invited to consider how the ruins of empire might be reimagined as tools for empathy, renewal, and collective dialogue.

Accompanying events: symposium 'What Future Can We Divine?', participatory performative action 'What Temple Do We Want?' student workshop, a display in the Chelsea library cases and a publication 'what remains written in the sky? launched at Chelsea Space in July 2026.
The exhibition has been written about in several London press. Especially notable is the review in the Embroidery magazine (July 2026). There was an interview with the artist on Radio LoRa. The work is now platformed on Another Story film platform. An upcoming visual essay will be published in October 2026 in the Publication of the British School at Rome.

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