‘Your Say’ from Imogen Cranna, Duffys Forest, NSW
The Valley Obscured by Clouds: A World Without Metaphor
By Pierre Huyghe, Sydney Opera House
Where had the Concert Hall disappeared to? It was engulfed by luscious foliage, misty valleys and shadows. There were no seats and no performers to be seen, except for the occasional glimpse of the balladeer whose song coaxed the explorer to traverse the forest pathways. It was simply magic…an experience to be savoured and remembered as a walk through time and space to where the lights of the fair folk play.
Cockatoo Island
What a fantastic venue for an exhibition of contemporary art! As you walk around the varied installations, the historic buildings and remnants appear to take on a life of their own and the island itself turns into an artwork. For me, William Kentridge’s installations were the highlight of the exhibition. All over the brick walls there are disjointed figures in silhouette who caper to syncopated rhythms, while in the adjacent room a cylindrical mirror reveals the darker exploits of contemporary society. I was also moved by the expressive, oversized portraits by Vernon Ah Kee and challenged by Mark Boulos juxtaposing films exploring fetishism and belief. Overall there is an abundance of work here to absorb and contemplate. It would be wise to put aside a few days in order to fully appreciate what Cockatoo Island has to offer!
Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay
There is more to the installations than meets the eye, (or ear) at the pier. A work of reminiscence, a work of dimensions and a work of vibrations in vortex. Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller have created a sound installation that weaves together soundscapes, musical compositions and the spoken word. I sat in the middle of this rich coalescence of sound, jumping at the noise of approaching footsteps and visualising the instruments that moved from speaker to speaker, half expecting to see them appear in the room. Dive into this soundscape and you’ll never want to use your ipod again.
Imogen Cranna, Duffys Forest NSW
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Juno Gemes
Yes ! A Murder of Crows is a glorious work - a glorious experience for the viewer / listener. Visiting Pier 2 one afternoon , I found dozen people , eyes closed in rapt attention. Pier also displays the work of three other artists - including a masterpiece by an Indigenous artist - like flying over the desert , following a serpent movement in the sand. The spaciousness and the works- don’t miss it!
Aug 8th, 2008
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