Join us for a drinks reception to celebrate Hidden on 6 August from 17:00-20:00.
The Art House is proud to present Hidden, a long term collaborative project by Charles Fox and Prum Sisaphantha, also known as Pantha. The work follows Pantha’s personal journey during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia (1975–1979), a period of violence, loss, and forced relocation.
During this period, Pantha hid her family’s photographic negatives in a fabric pocket she removed from a dress and strapped to her waist as she was forcibly moved from place to place. These photographic negatives, once a symbol of her family’s wealth and status, became dangerous to possess. By concealing them, she not only protected her family’s identity but preserved in a quiet act of resistance.
This body of work serves as both a record of Pantha’s journey and an evolving artefact, shaped by her ongoing dialogue with Fox. At the heart of the exhibition is a book, its cover crafted from the same material that once held her hidden photographs. The pages unfold to mimic the GPS trace of the recreation of the journey Pantha made during the regime. The photos remain hidden and instead, through written word, invites us to imagine them through absence, the journey shared through Pantha’s recollection and testimony. Also featured are prints by Fox, taken during his recreation of the journey with Pantha from Phnom Penh to Battambang.
Through Hidden, Fox and Pantha present a deeply personal yet universally resonant exploration of memory, loss, and survival. The exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the ways in which history is preserved, concealed, and rediscovered through images.
See Exhibition Access details at the bottom of this page.
ACCESS
This exhibition is featured in the Tiled Gallery.
–The space is moderately lit and quiet
–The gallery is Guide and Support dog-friendly (We ask that dogs be kept on leads).
–The room has level access and allows space for wheelchair/mobility aid/pushchair users or people with Guide dogs to pass comfortably.
– Easy Read, Braille, Dyslexia-Friendly and Audio versions of the exhibition text.
–Sensory ear defenders are available for use during your visit, and can be picked up at the front desk.
–We offer We also offer exhibition private views by appointment for people unable to visit during standard opening hours, including mask-wearing and other precautions.
See our Access page for full details