Paul Robinson, known professionally as LUAP, presents his largest solo show to date in an expansive  three floor un-used retail space kindly provided by Great Portland Estates, developing their partnership  which began with the successful window displays. The exhibition, curated by MC Llamas, will include a  large variety of works which deepen LUAP’s investigation into mental health, well-being and connection  embodied by his now iconic Pink Bear character. The artworks will span photography, painting, installation,  sound, and film, offering a complex and multifaceted exploration of experiences of mental illness, recovery, and joyful discovery.  

Each floor of the exhibition will investigate a different facet of LUAP’s work. The first floor presents an  overwhelming sensory experience in the form of a large-scale pink-fur installation, complete with flower  displays and little pink teddy bears. This initial section sets the emotionally immersive tone for the rest of  the exhibition. LUAP plans to donate the pink fur, used to make the installation, to an appropriate  charitable organisation to prevent waste. The basement offers a selection of new and unseen paintings,  photography and screen prints exploring the relationship between nature and mental wellbeing.  

The images use reflections and stunning natural locations to present a journey through life’s adventures  and misfortunes. The upper level uses audio-visual technology including slide shows, sound and video to  add a sense of liveness into the exploration of the figure of the bear.  

Resident DJ of the Groucho Club in Soho and founder member of Sound Women (an organisation to  support and promote the careers of women working in radio) Sarah HB will a provide deep, melancholy,  minimal soundtrack throughout to further the full-body sensory experience of the show. Bespoke pink bear  inspired canapés and cocktails will be provided by art led restaurant group, the Daisy Green  Collection - a committed supporter of LUAP, they currently display his works in their anchor locations  in Soho and Paddington.