“…alarming …invasive …a violation …lawless …disrespectful” That’s the name of the current exhibition at Mother’s Tankstation, which is on 41 – 43 Watling Street. It is a solo exhibition of some of the “hoarding sculptures” of Sebastian Lloyd Rees.

Rees creates found object assemblages. His materials originate from a range of sources, from street vendors to the internet. His aim in to put aspects of the urban landscape in a new context.

Born in 1986 Norway, Rees studied at Goldsmiths where he was awarded his BA in 2010. He has collaborated with Ali Eisa, using the pseudonym “Lloyd Corporation”.

The works here are linked thematically with the 9/11 attack in America. The works feature newspaper cuttings from the days after that event in 2001. Some deal directly with this, and attempt to open a discussion on media bias, such as one headline, which reads: “Bin Laden killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan, Obama declaring justice has been done.” The title for this show was taken from words which appear in such headlines.

Other cuttings display more mundane information, such as weekly deals in supermarkets. Advertisements for music gigs, and coupons seem at first meaningless; but there are clues that allow the viewer decipher these aspects – for example the flyers offering credit purchases with “no interest” or appeals to donate to the “attack on America relief fund”.

Rees does not simply re-present these found objects, but has arranged them, and the pieces feature sections where he has painted over them. Eyes, photographs and shapes are still discernible underneath these coats. The overall composition itself creates an aesthetic, which is evocative.

The inclusion of written media makes the works accessible for those willing to spend a few moments in front of them. The monumental size and emotive quality of the pieces will also speak to audiences.

The gallery itself is a very interesting and welcoming space, and worth a visit. It is open to the public from Thursdays to Saturdays.

The exhibitions runs until 15 January 2016, and is free of charge.