Danielle Mezh has curated 'Invasive Species,' a multisensory exhibition featuring 15 women artists at Hypha Studios in London, running from June 5 to July 11, 2026. The show spans painting, installation, moving image, scent, sound, sculpture, and gastronomy, exploring themes of psychological and material invasion, inspired by Surrealism, mysticism, and psycho-sensory experience. Artists include Saelia Aparicio, Abigail Norris, Frances Pinnock, Efrat Merin, Beverley Duckworth, Camila Barvo, Abigail Booth, Françoise, Rebecca Hazard, Jennifer Lewandowska, Katarina Lukina, Misia-O’, Rita Osipova, Soraya Schulthess, and Adriana Wynne-Ronson.
The exhibition matters because it challenges traditional gallery experiences by prioritizing visceral, emotional, and sensory engagement over cognitive interpretation, reflecting a growing trend in contemporary art toward immersive and psychologically charged environments. By centering women artists and addressing themes of discomfort, transformation, and the porous boundaries between internal and external experience, 'Invasive Species' contributes to broader conversations about embodied memory, personal history, and the role of art in navigating unresolved emotional states.