'Encompass Collective' are a group of
mid-career artists based in the North of England. Working across disciplines,
'Encompass' are committed to opening challenging lines of enquiry in visual
culture, addressing themes including identity, genetic engineering, information
technology and the human cost of conflict. As exhibiting artists, 'Encompass'
are dedicated to the investigation of alternative platforms and curatorial
strategies for the display of contemporary art, building new infrastructures
and brokering new partnerships throughout the region and beyond. Collaborating
with high profile artists as diverse as David Mach and Ed Pien, their intention
is to foster a new spirit of mutual support and enterprise within the creative
industries.
