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Since 2014, NOW Gallery in Greenwich Peninsula has established itself as London’s go-to destination for discovering new talent and showcasing cutting-edge installations by some of the most exciting names in art, design and fashion including Yinka Ilori, Manjit Thapp, Joy Yamusangie, Nicholas Daley, Mowalola, Phoebe English and Molly Goddard.

On 2nd December 2022, the gallery is delighted to present RIBBONS, a new fashion commission by award-winning fashion designer and artist Matty Bovan, which will see the gallery space invaded by a monumental, ceiling height hand knitted jumper that invites visitors to enter the multicoloured tent like structure. Inside the jumper, guests can relax on handmade tufted rugs while watching the experimental film RIBBONS made by the artist that follows the making of the jumper structure. The film will combine progress shots with a narrative of a story acted out by real people and actors.

The new commission by Bovan invites the guests to re-examine their views on fashion, art, textiles and craft while encouraging them to dream and get lost in the weird and wonderful world of Matty Bovan. The multisensory experience of the exhibition is complimented by a special soundscape and scents of geranium and lavender which will help visitors to relax and find comfort inside the garment’s embrace.

* The visitors will also be able to purchase limited edition merchandise by Matty Bovan created especially for this exhibition ranging from garments to tote bags and a special RIBBONS book that features drawings and unseen content of the making of the jumper.