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“Beauty will save the world,” declared Fyodor Dostoevsky, a sentiment that underpins Simon Frederick’s latest exhibition, “The Unspoken Elegance of Stillness.”
Presented at art’otel London Hoxton, this ground-breaking work marks Frederick’s first multi-screen exploration, an immersive fusion of art and film that redefines the boundaries of visual storytelling.
This immersive, multi-screen exhibition, marks the beginning of Frederick’s year-long residency with art’otel, an ongoing collaboration that will include a series of exhibitions, talks, and events designed to engage audiences and foster deeper dialogue between art, culture, and community.
The exhibition will be on show from 3rd-13th March.
At its core, “The Unspoken Elegance of Stillness” is a meditation on tranquillity, beauty, and the quiet power of Black femininity. Frederick challenges conventional Western beauty standards, celebrating instead the natural majesty and graceful simplicity of Black women. Through the interplay of light and shadow, his lens captures the silent yet profound narratives etched in the skin, posture and expression of his subjects. Each frame is a conversation—an unspoken dialogue that resonates with cultural depth, historical significance, and personal introspection. The images, rendered in black and white, highlight the exquisite contrasts and textures that bring these moments of stillness to life. The gentle dance of light across curves and contours accentuates the rich tones of the skin, emphasizing a quiet strength and unyielding elegance. The exhibition invites viewers to pause, to immerse themselves in the resonant echoes of a powerful soundtrack that complements each frame. It is a tribute to the beauty found in stillness, the dignity revealed in solitude, and the layered narratives woven throughout the work. In “The Unspoken Elegance of Stillness,” viewers are encouraged to explore their own inner landscapes, discovering reflections of shared human experiences captured through Frederick’s masterful artistry. This is not just an exhibition; it is a sensory journey—an homage to the beauty of quietude and the stories that silence can tell. Through the harmonious marriage of art and film, Simon Frederick reaffirms his ability to create deeply emotional, culturally significant works that challenge, inspire, and transform the way we perceive the world.