'Batteries Not Included' is a new show from acclaimed 'Save The Bees' artist Louis Masai and opens on 30th April at London's Lollipop Gallery. Street art murals, interior design, film and creative workshops for children make this an essential day out.
The latest project from notable street artist Louis Masai will be exhibited at London’s Lollipop Gallery; ‘Batteries Not Included’ will open to the public from 1st May to 30th May, with a private view on 30th April. ‘Batteries not Included’ is a reminder that some animals currently in existence may one day only appear in replica form.
Louis, who is supported by Synchronicity Earth, presents a unique, solo collection of mixed media work that draws attention to the plight of endangered species throughout the world. The exhibition will feature street art murals, sculpture, furniture, ceramics and sound installations to make for an immersive experience. It also features a range of workshops designed to engage young people in conservation-themed creative activities in parallel with the show. By placing creativity at the centre of conversation around the environment, Louis aims to ignite not only debate, but action.
“With so many species under threat of extinction, today’s children will soon be left only with manufactured toys and images to remind us of what were once living, breathing creatures,” says Louis. “Playful objects in this context can take on a more ominous idea of extinction. What will our legacy be to future generations?”
‘Batteries Not Included’ continues a long-running, conservation theme in Louis’ work and follows 2014’s acclaimed ‘Save the Bees’ and ‘This Is Now’ projects. These both centred on community activation and garnered international media attention – ‘This Is Now’ is the subject of a documentary that can be seen at Lollipop gallery with a Q&A session on the opening night