Square peg, round hole. NO!
Delaine Le Bas
Delaine Le Bas is a Turner Prize nominee and one of Britain’s most prolific contemporary artists. She identifies as a Romani Gypsy, as well as a hippy, punk, and outsider. Her practice explores themes of identity, nationhood, land, belonging, and gender, addressing the enduring discrimination and misrepresentation faced by her community.
Square peg, round hole. NO! materialises a familiar metaphor—one Le Bas says captures how she feels navigating a system from which she is often excluded. The “square ball” is both a linguistic paradox and an unruly, unpredictable playing companion. It invites players to reflect on the experiences of the Romani Sinti community and other marginalised peoples. At the same time, it levels the playing field, forcing skilled golfers to embrace uncertainty and adapt their strategies.