Gesturing defiantly towards the scourge of Australian politeness and our fear of critical feedback, this show originated from a sudden gap in our schedule. Rather than frustrate,this sudden shift of routine presented us with an exciting opportunity to put together a new show in a relatively immediate and responsive way, serendipitously bringing together a number of artists we have been following closely or collaborating with over time, artists whose work we love. It comprises strong, cerebral and fleshed-out work grounded in academic art traditions with a self-assured quality. In piecing together this group show - a first for Oigåll Projects - there was also a realisation that it represented a moment of self-affirmation for myself as the gallery director and curator, a confidence in our approach an taste, but ultimately the pleasure of leaning into this sense of instinct and strong reaction. It feels true to form. Relishing in the grotesque and grit of this kind of flux, and celebrating the bodily configurations of these bold works, the show connects a range of narratives that explore physical and psychological states of being which feel intimate, immediate and provocative.