Thirsty – Naomi Fitzsimmons

Picnic is delighted to announce Thirsty by Naomi Fitzsimmons, a new video installation exploring the surprisingly complex meanings that surround water.

Fitzsimmons is particularly interested in the way that even though water can seem so basic - sweat, tears, thirst, rain - it’s extremely significant and powerful.

Water can be emotional, it can be political, and, being made into a product it can become commercial.

Fitzsimmons uses found footage, adverts and song lyrics to highlight the absurdity of turning water into a commodity or a political tool.

Thirsty is curated by Georgia Stephenson with the support of the Picnic team. 

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• Naomi Fitzsimmons

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