Saelia Aparicio: A Joyful Parasite

1 August - 4 October

A major new commission by London-based Spanish artist Saelia Aparicio, reimagined for North Devon. Using installation, sculpture and large-scale mural drawings to weave together narrative, science fiction and ecological speculation.

‘Saelia Aparicio: A Joyful Parasite’ is commissioned by Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, in partnership with Southwark Park Galleries, London, and The Burton at Bideford, North Devon.

This exhibition is generously supported by Foundation Foundation, the Paul & Louise Cooke Endowment, Henry Moore Foundation, Arts Council England and made possible thanks to the support of Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).

Image Credit:

Installation view: Saelia Aparicio, A Joyful Parasite (2025) at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead © the artist. Photo by Reece Straw.