S1 Artspace announced its second annual members’ exhibition presenting the work of over twenty Sheffield based artists working at the S1 Artspace studios.

The exhibition was an opportunity to view new work by each studio artist including painting, photography, video, sculpture and installation. Based in the heart of the city, S1 Artspace had for over 10 years fore-fronted contemporary art production within Sheffield. The open plan studios promoted social interaction encouraging an exchange of ideas and practices.

The studio holders worked collaboratively to curate 2006’s members’ show which presented work made during the year. Artists Rebecca Marshall & Lynne Monks transformed a previously unused and neglected part of the building to install their new animation Woodpaths in which themes of labour, work and persistence resonate. In Graeme Stonehouse’s new film, past and present S1 studio artists helped to recall a former elusive studio holder. With the aim of encouraging group cooperation and forging new relationships between individuals, Jerome Harrington designed a communal weight lifting device and Conroy/Sanderson’s new work continued their interest in portraiture and visibility.