Roman Road

We’re pleased to announce a new immersive installation by Polina Piëch, Without Warning, presented as part of her final degree show at the Royal College of Art, Photography Department.

Following her solo presentation with us at Photo London earlier this May, Polina continues to deepen her research, using nature as both metaphor and medium.

Without Warning features a large-scale, softly focused photograph of a forest, accompanied by real trees and fallen leaves. Subtle soundscapes created with earth and wind gongs introduced a sensorial depth, while the natural scent of the materials framed the experience and invited slow, mindful viewing.

Rooted in themes of time, memory, and emotional resonance, the work responded beautifully to the exhibition space. The trees became more than props as they embodied nature’s cyclical rhythms and grounded the installation, reflecting Polina’s ongoing commitment to honesty and material integrity in her practice.