Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street

Pieces of a SCATTSMAN

Emmanuel Shogbolu

Harlesden High Street

23 January - 23 February, 2023

To most, Scatty means messy but to Emmanuel it best describes a sporadic nature which is neither negative or positive. The incentive is to embrace this aspect within self and others alike. Making sense of it unapologetically with a conscious pursuit to overstand and find equilibrium within the mist of it all.

This installation will consist ofcarefully selected pieces that expand/emphasise the philosophy of seeing, thinking and being as a scattsman - Anyone in pursuit of the aforementioned.

Drawing references from personal and hyper local documentation this installation will consist of personal photography, a drawing, a painting and a short film.

In partnership with Ridley Road Project Space

Installation View, Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Installation View, Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
It’s Now or Never Blood, 2022 Acrylic, red/black ballpoint pen, pencil on Natural coloured paper. 14.5 cm x 21 cm. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
It’s Now or Never Blood, 2022 Acrylic, red/black ballpoint pen, pencil on Natural coloured paper. 14.5 cm x 21 cm. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Scatty Blue Construction canvas. Warrior SQ, E12 Video projection and layered tarp. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Scatty Blue Construction canvas. Warrior SQ, E12 Video projection and layered tarp. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Installation View, Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Installation View, Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Installation View, Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Installation View, Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
SCATTSMANDEM, 2022 6x4 photograph with acrylic ink on found photo frame. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
SCATTSMANDEM, 2022 6x4 photograph with acrylic ink on found photo frame. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Installation View, Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Installation View, Pieces of a SCATTSMAN at Harlesden High Street. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Self Portrait, 2023. Hair, gold and diamond ring, and frame. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.
Self Portrait, 2023. Hair, gold and diamond ring, and frame. Photography by Jonny Tanna, images courtesy the artist and Harlesden High Street.