Jake Wook
Artist Statement – Jake is a Medway artist. His practice is concerned with debunking the idea of fitness, work and exercise. He explores this by integrating his own use of the gym and physicality. This is articulated through performative, sculptural and installation-based works which use humour, tongue in cheek, and slapstick comical gestures. Wood also makes props for his performances. In addition, consider his practice inherently intrusive, where he intrudes into different kinds of zones and environments.
Medium & Specialty: Performative, Sculptural and Installation-based
Exhibitions and Projects:
- 2023 ‘In Search of Overwhelming Banality at One Minute Space Gallery, Athens, Greece
- @Disturbance residency with Ugly Duck, London
Education and Training:
UCA Canterbury Fine Art
Awards and Recognition:
- HomeLiveArt Reignite Artist Development Bursary
- Medway Star
“I feel grateful to have a studio space at Sun Pier where I can go and develop my ideas and continue my art practice. I also enjoy chatting and spending time with my other studio residence in my space. We talk about art, life and dance to loud music. “
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Our Artists & Creative Community
Sun Pier House is home to 28 working studios shared by 33 professional artists and makers. Undoubtedly forming one of the most diverse and vibrant creative communities on the riverside.
Our residents represent a wide range of contemporary art and craft practices. Within our building you’ll find a tattooist, stop-motion animator, silversmith, performance artist, milliner, illustrator, graphic designer, painter, photographer and many more creative professionals working across disciplines.
Together, our residents reflect the strength and diversity of contemporary creative practice today. With every visit to Sun Pier House, you are not just stepping into a gallery, you are entering a working community of artists and makers shaping the cultural life of our area every day.
