Step into the whimsical world of Fiona Hodges with Why Not?, an exhibition that boldly asks, why not blur the lines between reality and imagination? Featuring an eclectic mix of photomontage collages and ceramic sculptures, this playful showcase invites viewers to experience familiar faces and places in delightfully unexpected ways.

Ceramic Sculptures: Famous Faces, Furry Forms

A collection of ceramic sculptures that reimagine iconic figures—singers, actors, artists, and beloved film characters—as anthropomorphic cats and dogs. These caricatured creatures are full of personality and charm, blending recognizable features with feline or canine quirks. Picasso becomes Pablo Pawcasso, a smug cat?  David Bowie is presented in various guises as David Meowie, Kitty Stardust and David BowWowie. Punk rockers can be cats and dogs as Kit Vicious, Sid Fishes and Johnny Rascal. There is even a footballing dog – Boney Adams. This section of Why Not? turns the world of celebrity on its head, using humour and wit to create a gallery of fantastical figures.

These sculptures merge pop culture with playful creativity.

Photomontage Collages: Surreal Scenes That Defy Logic

Alongside the ceramic sculptures, Why Not? features a series of photomontage collages that transport viewers into surreal dreamscapes. These assemblages combine imagery from diverse sources—books, magazines, and everyday objects—to create new, often mind-bending realities. The collages challenge the boundaries of logic and embrace the absurd, encouraging viewers to interpret and reimagine the world around them.

The technique of photomontage, with its layering of disparate elements, amplifies the sense of the uncanny. Each collage invites you to pause, observe, and piece together the fragments of the bizarre yet beautifully constructed scenes.

Why Not Ask, “Why Not?”

At its core, the Why Not? exhibition is about playful exploration. It’s an invitation to view the world through a more humorous, fantastical lens—whether through the quirky charm of ceramic celebrity cats and dogs or the strange yet captivating photomontage landscapes. The exhibition is a celebration of artistic freedom, encouraging us to embrace the “what if?” and the “why not?” in both art and life.

Join us for a lighthearted journey through a world where nothing is quite as it seems, and leave with a smile and perhaps a new perspective on the familiar.