With this and Anne’s second solo in three months, the connection of the latest offering could be interpreted as a prequel to her “Be Longing” show.
With the ever shifting and often contradictory nature of belonging it’s essential we exploring branches that lead us there... home most frequently being associated with the idea of belonging.

Whilst collage has been her medium of comfort, in her most recent work Anne has been exploring the possibility in operating resin. This makes aspects like layers, three-dimensional compositions and sculptural elements possible and pushing the potential in her work.

The constant the need of exploring identity and sexuality inherently seeps through in the work as is exploring the relevance place, memory and movement have on how we perceive and embrace this.

While her most recent solo show, Be Longing, focused on shifting and often contradictory notions of belong- ing, Home Coming seeks to capture the snippets, moments, emotions, and expectations we experience just before returning to a familiar place, space, or human connection.

As an artist whose life and practice is divided between Namibia and the UK, the notion of belonging is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

The excitement, anticipation, and expectations associated with coming home are emotions shared across cultures and experiences. Yet these feelings are not always entirely positive. They are often accompanied by anxiety, uncertainty, and a desire to fit in or reconnect with a place that may have changed—or that may have changed us. As a result, while the works are vibrant, upbeat, and visually bright, they are layered with deeper explorations of identity, displacement, and connection.

On a broader scale, within the current global climate, the idea of “home”—and consequently of “homecom- ing”—has become increasingly complex and fragile. More than ever, laws, political agendas, and even com- munities often dictate what constitutes home for individuals, rather than recognising personal histories and lived experiences. The comfort, security, and joy traditionally associated with home and returning home are increasingly shaped by forces beyond our control.

While some works directly reference my own dual experience of home across Africa and Europe, others are more abstract, drawing on memories, emotions, and deeply personal encounters. Her practice has always engaged with questions of identity in one form or another, and, like Be Longing, these works continue that exploration through a different lens.