The group exhibition 'Down the Rabbit Hole' at The Crypt Gallery features over 30 artists reflecting on the psychological and social impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Presented by the social enterprise Katya’s Space, the show honors the legacy of the late artist Katya Kan, who passed away in 2023. The works explore themes of digital addiction, isolation, and the 'dystopian' shift in reality experienced during global lockdowns, using Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland as a metaphor for this profound transformation.
This exhibition serves as both a memorial to Katya Kan and a collective processing of a formative global crisis. By showcasing works that range from Lauren Baker’s installations on mortality to Kan’s own paintings of digital conspiracy culture, the show highlights how the pandemic permanently altered artistic practices and personal identities. It underscores the role of art in navigating trauma and preserving the memory of artists whose careers were cut short.