In the heart of London stands “180 Studios,” a cultural and creative hub renowned for supporting emerging talents and offering diverse experiences. Currently, until the end of January, it is showcasing “Synchronicity,” the latest exhibition by the UVA collective. This exhibition, commissioned and produced by the studio, coincides with the collective’s 20th anniversary, marking their largest work to date.
Established in 2003 by Matt Clark, a British artist who now serves as the creative director for all projects, UVA’s mission is to transform abstract concepts into performative and visual artworks. The collective brings together talents with diverse skills, aiming to create something unprecedented.
UVA explores themes of relativity, the perception of reality, cognition, and scientific theories, visually expressing humanity’s quest for understanding the sense of the world. From artificial intelligence, software, and data to traditional tools like sculptures and martial arts, the collective employs a mix of methods.

In the case of “Synchronicity,” the exhibition results from the interplay between kinetic forces, spatial perception, and sound compositions. The title draws inspiration from Carl Jung’s work, suggesting that certain connections defy scientific explanation and require additional components, such as art, to expand the limits of reason.
The exhibition comprises eight distinct rooms, each delving into various techniques and exploring specific topics. Even if each space is an independent world, based on collaborations between more creatives and focused on clear themes, everything is connected by a unique file rouge: the human instinct to find meaning in this chaotic universe and everything within it.

The visual journey follows a conceptual progression. The initial space, “PRESENT SHOCK II,” aims to immerse the visitor in an overwhelming experience, reflecting the rapid reproduction of multiple codes mirroring our reality. Generated by software, these visuals don’t aim for factual statistics but serve to highlight the deluge of information we face. The deliberate order of presentation focuses on juxtaposing information from opposing topics to underscore the overarching theme of content loss. Accompanying the performance is an electronic sound designed to amplify the sense of anxiety.

The relationship between harmony and performance stands out as a central theme throughout the entire exhibition.

The core of our lives and our understanding of the universe revolves around a central point: time. The collective delved into the investigation of its relativity and perception, giving rise to the second room, “OUR TIME.” Here, space, light, kinetic forces and softwares collaborate to make visible an otherwise intangible concept. Three different pendulums swing following a specific rhythm (produced by the electronic musician Mira Calix) and trace a visible path through a beam of light. How the theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli said our being is being in time and, through this performance, UVA made concrete the meditation about this.