Preview : 15th May, 6-9PM
All welcome, just turn up! Refreshments provided including a selection of soft drinks.

Runs : 16th - 17th May
Open to view 11AM - See access info below.

1853 Studios proudly presents In Solitude

You’re warmly invited to In Solitude, Fantasies & Becoming, a solo exhibition by Oshorenoya Francis David at 1853 Studios, Mill 1 Gallery, Osborne Mill, Oldham, Manchester.

Rooted in his lived experience as a Nigerian immigrant in the UK, after moving to pursue a better life and completing his Master’s degree, he chose to remain and continue growing both as an artist and as an individual. Through his work, Oshorenoya documents intimate moments of solitude, spaces shaped by reflection, emotional struggle, resilience, and self-discovery.

Living away from family and navigating life independently, his journey is marked by both vulnerability and strength, capturing the reality of becoming. The exhibition also reflects his dreams and aspirations, painting visions of success, longing, and future possibilities.

Ultimately, his works reveal how solitude can become a powerful force in shaping identity and personal transformation.

Join us for the opening on 15th May 2026, 6–9pm, with the exhibition continuing 16th–17th May, 11am–4pm. Curated by Obi Nwaegbe and Natasha Virli. We look forward to welcoming you.

At 1pm on Saturday 16th May Oshorenoya will be hosting a workshop that offers insight into his creative practice, guiding participants through his approach to painting and drawing. It invites participants to explore how ideas develop through observation, experimentation, imagination and process-led making, focusing on the journey of creation rather than the final outcome.

If you would like to book onto the workshop please email me at deggy@1853studios.co.uk (its Free Of Charge)