Aqbar was a temporary exhibition space in a council estate garage in Bethnal Green, East London, where I invited my peers to show one painting per show.

Sean Steadman at Aqbar

Sean Steadman, "The Sunflower", oil on canvas, 117 x 186cm, 2018.

Victor Payares at Aqbar

Victor Payares,
Painting: “Ring Bell”, Acrylic, modelling paste, polarised lenses, electrical parts, doll eyes, pottery, buttons, clothing label and earphones on canvas.
174 x 128 cm framed. Sculptures: “Hollow Tenants: Pipo, Tuti & Lety” Patinated bronze, steel and river pebbles. Dimensions variable, 2018

Alexis Teplin at Aqbar

Alexis Teplin, "Keats Favourite", oil and pigment on linen, 2018, 150 x 180cm

Simon Mathers at Aqbar

Simon Mathers, “Pipe Dream”, acrylic, graphite and silicone on canvas, 81 x 61cm, 2018.

Ana Milenkovic at Aqbar

Ana Milenkovic, "The Valley", oil on linen mounted on board 30 x 20cm, 2018.

Due to complaints from long-term residents of the street, Aqbar was forced to vacate.