An exhibition of abstract drawing by Tamsin Spargo, exploring the theme of time and documenting one year in her life.
“2025” is an exhibition of abstract pencil drawings by Tamsin Spargo, exploring time through a non-traditional approach to drawing. Each drawing was made by throwing pencils at the paper repeatedly, leaving the outcome of the work to chance. To make each work, the artist did this for one calendar month, regardless of the impact it had on the paper. This consistent act records her presence during a certain period of time. The 12 drawings document each month of 2025, creating a record of a year as a whole, as well as capturing the gestures and movements that the artist made throughout that year. This is the first time that the drawings have been exhibited.
In addition to documenting a period of time, these abstract works expand on the possibilities of drawing. Instead of creating a recognisable image, they focus on movement, mark making, and gesture. This approach is a challenge to ideas about what drawing is and how a drawing can be made. Exploring the process and meaning of drawing is a significant theme in Tamsin Spargo’s work. She uses a variety of non-traditional drawing techniques to do this, and previously used the same technique in her postgraduate degree show in 2021, held at nearby London Metropolitan University.
All are welcome to the opening night of the exhibition. This will include a short poetry reading connected to the exhibition’s theme, with contributions from several local poets.
About Tamsin Spargo:
Tamsin Spargo is a London-based artist and writer whose practice includes drawing, performance, film, and sonic art. She has exhibited her work in the UK and internationally, including solo exhibitions in London and Mexico. Time, gesture, and the definition and purpose of drawing are significant themes within her work. Her multidisciplinary practice includes drawing, performance, film, sonic art, and writing. She holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Fine Art and her work has been exhibited and sold internationally, including solo exhibitions in the UK and Mexico. She has also been an artist in residence with a range of organisations both in the UK and around the world.
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this exhibition, please email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk
Venue: The Chapel at St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road — E2 9PL
Access: We are working to make our Grade II listed building more accessible, but it will take some time. Please note that entry to the Chapel is not step-free. If you require access support (including our portable ramps) and/or access to an accessible toilet, please contact us on 020 8980 2092 or email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Opening Event: Friday 7th August, 6.30-8.30pm
Exhibition: Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th August, 10am-5pm
Tickets for the Opening Event are free, but registration is essential