Babylon Gallery

An exhibition of new work by British artist/writer/cook Jake Tilson and Japanese photographer/cultural commentator Kyoichi Tsuzuki, ‘A Net of Eels’ is an evocative exploration of the complex cultural and culinary significance of the Eel in Japan and the UK. 

Inspired by the extraordinary migratory patterns and the continually transforming life-cycle of the eel, ‘A Net of Eels’ presents a series of light-hearted and engaging encounters with the diverse histories and cultural associations of this extraordinary creature – from Tilson’s soundscapes of the frantic market banter of Tokyo fishmarkets and the tranquil waterside sounds of the Thames and Sumida rivers, to Kyoichi Tsuzuki’s weird and wonderful photographic depictions of Japan's numerous Eel Shrines, and Tilson’s cabinet of curiosities presenting everything from canned and stuffed eel, to postage stamps, action figures, architectural models and comics featuring the creature.

Exhibition's launch: saturday 29 August 2 - 4pm - everyone welcome - FREE

Commissioned by Film and Video Umbrella in association with The Wapping Project as part of the Jerwood ‘Found in Translation’ series. Supported by Arts Council England, The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and The Japan Foundation.