Artist Olli Hull Acts Normal in his new exhibition in Brixton

Artist and designer Olli Hull hosted his first solo exhibition titled Act Normal in Brixton this month.

The two-day exhibition was held at The Hull Room and was an introspective exploration of Mr Hull’s own experiences as a queer person living through a time of increasing conflict, isolation, and fear.

Through Mr Hull’s paintings and wearable artwork, the exhibition demonstrated ways in which art and fashion can be used as a form of protest and self-realisation.

Mr Hull’s up-cycled wearable artwork expressed the increasing need for sustainable practices, and his collection of reworked wedding dresses make comment on the impact that consumer culture, fast fashion, and societal norms are having on our mental health and the planet.

He said: “The wedding dress for me is a potent symbol of outdated traditions that perpetuate un-sustainable practices and damaging norms.

“Reworking these dresses felt like I got to take back something from a tradition and a belief system that for years has rejected me and my community.”

The layout of Act Normal blurred the lines between art and fashion, painting, and installation.

The showcase consisted of a series of wall hanging paintings, and a collection of hand painted wedding dresses which were displayed on mannequins throughout the space.

There was a series of railing and pedestals displaying Olli’s latest collection of up-cycled wearable artwork which is currently available to buy via his online store.

To see more of Olli Hull’s work visit https://www.instagram.com/ollihull/ or www.ollihull.com

Main Pic: On of the pieces of wearable artwork by Olli Hull