shows


The Olde Nishidai Route
Brendon's first show in Japan revolved around different aspects of travel. She had spent the previous two years on the road and had both positive and negative aspects of her journey to document. 'The Old Nishidai Route' was both the name of the show or party and the focal piece of work. Camilla was keen to demonstrate how travel comes with an aspect of repetition and indeed boredom. In this case she looked at a simple commute on the overcrowded Tokyo metro system. How could one bear a life time of sweaty over packed carriages buzzing with head phones and the latest in gaming technology? In a society where the norm is the only way even to be seen doodeling on a train turned heads. So, she doodled every day one drawing per station. She was her own therapist in the crowd. This was also her way to continue producing art in a compact city that so far had not allowed her space to produce here typical large scale paintings. To balance this sobering reflection of the struggle to survive in Tokyo she wished to show the joy of discovering the world with no deadline. She did this in the 'I love Wednesday's @ McCluskies' piece. As the guests enjoyed the party they could find photos of the artist wearing her t-shirt as she traveled on the first 9 month leg of her journey. The photos were numbered and corresponded to a world map that hung on the wall. Camilla made the show a casual party to embrace the Japanese custom of welcoming guests and relaxing in the precious moments that aren't spent working. 		Brendon's first show in Japan revolved around different aspects of travel. She had spent the previous two years on the road and had both positive and negative aspects of her journey to document. 'The Old Nishidai Route' was both the name of the show or party and the focal piece of work. Camilla was keen to demonstrate how travel comes with an aspect of repetition and indeed boredom. In this case she looked at a simple commute on the overcrowded Tokyo metro system. How could one bear a life time of sweaty over packed carriages buzzing with head phones and the latest in gaming technology? In a society where the norm is the only way even to be seen doodeling on a train turned heads. So, she doodled every day one drawing per station. She was her own therapist in the crowd. This was also her way to continue producing art in a compact city that so far had not allowed her space to produce here typical large scale paintings. To balance this sobering reflection of the struggle to survive in Tokyo she wished to show the joy of discovering the world with no deadline. She did this in the 'I love Wednesday's @ McCluskies' piece. As the guests enjoyed the party they could find photos of the artist wearing her t-shirt as she traveled on the first 9 month leg of her journey. The photos were numbered and corresponded to a world map that hung on the wall. Camilla made the show a casual party to embrace the Japanese custom of welcoming guests and relaxing in the precious moments that aren't spent working.
Assencion Two
June-November 2008 Knights Park, Kingston University, London.		June-November 2008 Knights Park, Kingston University, London.
Degree Show
Yellow Rock
Yellow Rock was an instalation piece by Camilla and Jennifer Copps in the Stanley Picker Gallery, Kingston. 		Yellow Rock was an instalation piece by Camilla and Jennifer Copps in the Stanley Picker Gallery, Kingston.
The Material World
The beginning of 2008 saw Camilla’s first collaboration with Jennifer Copps. This led her further into the ‘installation painting’ phase of work. 		The beginning of 2008 saw Camilla’s first collaboration with Jennifer Copps. This led her further into the ‘installation painting’ phase of work.
Climate of Change
The Climate of Change show, Union Street, saw Camilla Brendon collaborate with a wide cross section of artists practicing and studying in London. 		The Climate of Change show, Union Street, saw Camilla Brendon collaborate with a wide cross section of artists practicing and studying in London.
Show 1001
Show 1001, Shadwell East London, curated by Camilla, S. Hibbert and I.Canning. The exhibition showcased work by 10 young artists. 		Show 1001, Shadwell East London, curated by Camilla, S. Hibbert and I.Canning. The exhibition showcased work by 10 young artists.
En Transito
En Transito was held in the magnificent ‘Casa Das Campus’, Pontevedra. Camilla along with the Erasmus students filled the building, during this week long show, with works giving a taste of the new European mind. 		En Transito was held in the magnificent ‘Casa Das Campus’, Pontevedra. Camilla along with the Erasmus students filled the building, during this week long show, with works giving a taste of the new European mind.
Inn On The Green Show
Camilla curated this month long painting exhibition with works by herself and Lotte Allen. The venue, a busy West-end London bar, allowed the work much attention. 		Camilla curated this month long painting exhibition with works by herself and Lotte Allen. The venue, a busy West-end London bar, allowed the work much attention.



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