Nicholas Folland is fond of the found. He prizes those things that have had a life, that wear a patina or might harbour a secret. In this body of work, found leadlight windows and domestic glassware find new form. Lisa Slade 2025 Read Lisa Slade’s ‘The Day Before Tomorrow’ exhibition essay
“Adelaide-based artist Nicholas Folland understands the speech of materials – a principle advocated by the early 20th-century Russian constructivists whereby materials possess an inherent nature or power. This fascination intersects with a penchant for unorthodox materials and an interest in maritime history and colonial exploration, resulting in a distinctive and singular practice.” Lisa Slade, Assistant […]