FIRST DAY OF A 5 DAY EXHIBITION 8th – 12th April.  (The exhibition will also be showcased in London (1st – 3rd May)

THE SHEE Exhibition Celebrates Manx Culture, Language and Folklore Across the Isle of Man and London
A new mixed-media exhibition, THE SHEE, will debut this April across the Isle of Man and London, celebrating Manx culture, language and folklore through the lens of an upcoming surreal short film.
Created by Shannen Maria Samuel – a fashion designer, creative director and UCM alumni – and produced in collaboration with Somewhere Films (female-led production company), THE SHEE is a dark, coming-of-age fairytale set on the Isle of Man. Inspired by 2000s emo culture, girlhood and Manx language & superstitions. The film explores identity, escapism and the mundane glimmers of rural islander life.
The exhibition offers an immersive introduction to the film’s world, bringing audiences into the “REALM” of the Shee – an ethereal, fairy-like creature inspired by Manx folklore. Through installation, photography, illustration, poetry and costume, visitors are invited to experience a surreal interpretation of island life and storytelling traditions.
Launching as part of the Year of the Manx, the exhibition aims to celebrate and spotlight the island’s cultural heritage while building momentum for the film, which is set to shoot later this year on the Isle of Man.
The project is entirely self-funded, with a public fundraiser launching at the end of March. The exhibitions serve as both a cultural showcase and an open invitation for audiences and creatives to support, collaborate and become part of the film’s journey.