Paloma Proudfoot's (Studio 4-031) solo exhibition Lay Figure at The Lowry Manchester is part of Local / National / International, a trio of solo exhibitions by three ceramic artists, alongside Renee So The Essence and Aliyah Hussain, She was waiting for her roots.

"Proudfoot applies her knowledge of clothes patternmaking to inform new and unique ways of constructing her complex ceramic friezes and sculpture. For 'Lay Figure', Proudfoot draws on research into the gendered history of medicine, specifically the treatment of female patients at the Salpêtrière Hospital in 19th century Paris. This was the epicentre for the study of hysteria, using artistic mediums such as plaster casting, photography and sound to diagnose, demonstrate and treat symptoms. Questioning the perceived reliability of these materials, Proudfoot presents an expansive ceramic and mixed media sculptural relief and wearable sculptures. Two performances bookend the exhibition, made in collaboration with artist and choreographer Aniela Piasecka and composer Ailie Ormston." - text courtesy The Lowry.

The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ. thelowry.com