Leonardo Drew to unveil a new immersive sculptural installation in the South London Gallery’s main exhibition space.
This summer, the South London Gallery (SLG) will present a new site-specific sculpture by American artist Leonardo Drew (b. 1961). Known for his explosive sculptural works, this will be Drew’s first solo exhibition in a London institution.
Drew is drawn to the term entropy to describe the sense of disorder that can be found in all parts of life. His abstract sculptures, comprised of natural materials, are visual representations of entropy and the cyclical nature of life and decay. His work also explores the erosion of time and the tension between order and chaos.
Drew will present a new site-specific work. This immense sculpture will cover the walls and floor of the exhibition space with fragments of wood recalling the formation of extreme weather events, natural disasters or, in Drew’s words, “acts of God”. The installation will take the form of the crest of a wave on each side of the gallery, towering over visitors who are invited to walk through the work. It is the first time that Drew has created a work in a double wave formation, which also directly responds to the height and architecture of the SLG's Main Gallery. Drew refrains from attaching specific meaning to his work, preferring to title each piece numerically so the viewer can engage directly and intimately with the work and discover a multitude of experiences within.
Leonardo Drew: 30 May - 7 Sep 2025
South London Gallery, Main Building: 65–67 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UH
Opening Hours: Wednesday – Sunday.
Admission: FREE
Further Information: southlondongallery.org