Nesting @ CSM studios

NESTING /ˈnɛstɪŋ/

is a behaviour referring to an instinct or urge to build nests to protect eggs, offspring, or oneself from danger

Although we all have different multidisciplinary practices, we discovered our shared interest in the body and existentialism as a philosophical theory, which "emphasises the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will."

In Nesting, we explore relationships with belonging in this world and our bodies, simultaneously disrupting indoctrinated concepts by societal conventions.

Nesting is a group show during the open studios by MA Fine Art CSM artists: Paula Zvane, Alp, Vesper, Angel and Paula Parole. 


Paula (right wall) uses her practice in a psychoanalytical way to untangle her experiences and bias as a woman and artist to discuss her emotions on questions about gender, sexism, womanhood, and relationships.


Text by Paula Parole, June 2022.

NESTING /ˈnɛstɪŋ/

is a behaviour referring to an instinct or urge to build nests to protect eggs, offspring, or oneself from danger

Although we all have different multidisciplinary practices, we discovered our shared interest in the body and existentialism as a philosophical theory, which "emphasises the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will."

In Nesting, we explore relationships with belonging in this world and our bodies, simultaneously disrupting indoctrinated concepts by societal conventions.

Nesting is a group show during the open studios by MA Fine Art CSM artists: Paula Zvane, Alp, Vesper, Angel and Paula Parole. 


Paula (right wall) uses her practice in a psychoanalytical way to untangle her experiences and bias as a woman and artist to discuss her emotions on questions about gender, sexism, womanhood, and relationships.


Text by Paula Parole, June 2022.

Love yourself or die trying

Acrylic on canvas, chain, copper, latex, tampon, hair

30 x 30 

Note to self (1)

Aluminium, chewing gums

15 x 11


Inscription on metal (1): 


he asked her out
for dinner
she came up with a
friendly excuse
but he came back
the next day to
ask again
so she did the same
hoping he’d read
between the lines
and when he came
back the following
say she knew he
was persistent so
she eventually
went to just get it
over with and hoped
she’dnever have
to see him again

Note to self (2)

Aluminium, chewing gums

15 x 11


Inscription on metal (2):


he had picked
a fancy restau-
rant and
ordered food and
wine for her
cuz ‘he knew
whats best’
she tried to keep
the conversation as
Professional as
possible and focused
on getting it over with
when she had
finally arrived
alone at home she
felt relieved but
also ashamed if her-
self and angry for
her inability to say
NO!!! She was determined
to never again be
this little stupid nice girl

Women handing over a baby

Acrylic on canvas, plexiglas

160 x 120  


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