From November 2023 - July 2024 Frank co-curated the show 'Deep Time' for the Fringe Arts Bath Festival 2024.

Deep Time interrogated the profound concept of time in all its forms, from the fleeting moments of everyday mundanity to the immense scales of geological history. The exhibition sought to inspire contemplation on the diverse ways time influences our understanding of the world and our place within it. It was a journey through the past, present, and future, a celebration of the universal and timeless nature of the human experience.

‘Deep Time’ is a term introduced in the 1800s by the geologist John McPhee. It refers to geological and cosmic time and is rooted in the realization that time extends beyond human comprehension, reaching into the distant past and far into the future. It is a concept that encompasses geology, cosmology and human life, each with its unique perspective on the continuum of time. The exhibition aimed to highlight the nuances of deep time by examining the interconnectedness of these different temporal scales and their impact on human perception.

By exploring the myriad facets of time, from the geological to the personal, and the universal to the speculative, 'Deep Time' aimed to spark conversations about our place in the cosmos and the enduring impact of time on our lives and our shared histories.

As part of the show Frank exhibited Strata (2024) and Thermal Flows (2024), two new pieces created specially for the exhibition.

The show ran as part of the Fringe Arts Bath Festival from 24th May - 8th June 2024 at Newark Works, Bath, North and East Somerset.

Exhibiting Artists:
Anna Kovalevska, Anna Skulczuk, Bing-Chi Wu, Carl Rowe, Frank Waterton, Isabel Young, Katherine Akey, Kye Wilson, Laura Zimpfer, Lily Horner, Nic Pehkonen, Richard Waterton, Yiran An