Davies, Monaghan and Klein address themes such as loneliness and isolation experienced by many people alongside a sense of being captive in a world which neither acknowledges nor addresses individual struggle, and the creaking of institutions such as the health and judicial system. This contrasts with the occasional glimpse of joy, and a celebration of diversity and community. Although the subject matter is serious, the issues are dealt with in a tragi-comic way and the use of animation lends an air of absurdity to the characters.

This trio of artists won the Long Gallery Solo Show prize in the Black Swan Arts Open 2018 for their group piece ‘Never eat the cone’ chosen by the Programming Group.