“Inspired by Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature (1989), Planting Roses in January invites audiences to think about what the garden means to them." "Jarman’s own garden was in a location where it should not have been possible for plants to grow, yet, against all odds, it flourishes with flora and fauna of all kinds. When confronted with the fears and uncertainties surrounding a bleak future, which included his own ill health and the wellbeing of the planet, Jarman created the possibility of new futures. Just as a garden can take many forms, Planting Roses in January brings together a diverse collection of artworks from Yekta Çetinkaya, Saanya Chopra, Sophie El-Assaad, Kai Holub, Sarah Hughes, Lou Koch, Susan June Robertson-Baranick, Marguerite Morin, Kalli Vath, and Annika Walsh. The artists of the show, curated by the team of ART 4119, create their own garden, and examine what it means to them in terms of personal identity and memory. […] With consideration of the ongoing eco-crises, the exhibition incorporates sustainable practices through the use of organic materials in gallery labels and inks.” - Quoted from the Planting Roses in January’s exhibition statement.