A Picture Unfolds
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A Picture Unfolds was a solo exhibition by Caroline Collinge held at the Minnie Weisz Photography Studio in King’s Cross, London. The show drew deeply upon the fascinating history of the iconic London A-Z and its visionary creator, Phyllis Pearsall. Inspired by Pearsall’s evocative recollections and pioneering spirit, the exhibition featured an imaginative blend of origami, costume design, and architectural elements. These components were used to recreate and reimagine the making of the London A–Z through an array of meticulously hand-crafted paper objects, presented at a variety of scales to engage viewers in new and unexpected ways.
Fragments of Pearsall’s remarkable life were literally woven into the fabric of the exhibition, allowing visitors to trace her journey through both visual and tactile means. Paper maps from the original London A-Z, along with an array of paper materials, were skillfully folded, cut, and stitched into textiles, objects, costumes, collages, and sculptural installations. These works collectively formed a series of immersive scenes, each artfully connecting with and illuminating different aspects of Pearsall’s story. The exhibition celebrated not only her contribution to cartography, but also her creativity, perseverance, and enduring influence on the city of London.
The exhibition subsequently transferred to Charlie Levine's TROVE, Birmingham, 2011.
Image credits
A PICTURE UNFOLDS, 2010, Cabinet of Curiosity Studio, Solo Exhibition
Photos: Cabinet of Curiosity Studio
A PICTURE UNFOLD: CABINET OF CURIOSITY STUDIO
Minnie Weisz Studio, Kings Cross, London, UK
November 2010 - January 2011