Fans of Joana Vasconcelos’ Royal Valkyrie in this year’s Summer Exhibition should make time for the Portuguese artist’s solo show at Jupiter Artland, before it closes at the end of the month. Known for her large-scale surreal sculptures, Vasconcelos has used domestic objects, including plastic cutlery and saucepans, to create works that address socio-political issues, from gender violence to immigration. Highlights include Carmen Miranda in the Ballroom Garden, a large-scale replica of a stiletto shoe made using stainless steel pans and lids – the choice of materials, Vasconcelos says, a nod to contrasting notions of femininity and gender.
Joana Vasconcelos: Gateway, Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh, 12 May – 30 September 2018
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