In First Course, Tanya Zommer draws inspiration from the iconic soup borscht. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly culinary exploration lies a poignant reflection on identity and the subtle nuances of behaviour, speech, cultural coding and expression. 

For the first time, Tanya will exhibit key elements from this ongoing body of work - including a video work in two chapters, a singular photographic print (selected from a larger series of prints and will close the exhibition with a performance on Saturday December 14th

These works stem from a text Tanya wrote in early 2021. Over time, this series has developed into a multi-faceted exploration of cultural signals and personal awareness. Blending humour with resigned acceptance, First Course offers us snapshots of life colliding with coded languages, moments of nostalgia, a kind of coming-of-age awareness, all with the backdrop of personal and cultural upheaval.