Recasting the Shadow
DATES: 15 Sep.—22 Sep. 2024
The Fortunae, Brunswick East Melbourne
Presented as part of Radiant Pavilion 2024
Objects of play commune with our interior worlds.
Talismans can become reminders of what is felt and
not seen. The nature of the miniature evades time and
invites us into a space of reverie. Recasting the Shadow exhibited a series of intimate sand–cast sculptures
exploring the connection between object and intuition.
The sculptural forms were expressions of curiosity and
narrative play. They utilised symbols and archetypes as
an invitation to explore essential storytelling and the
poetic. The miniature scale of the sculptures ask us to
hold them close, to cherish, to create our own meaning
and connect with the sense of play within.
Were you a child who coveted tiny objects? These are for you. These are interior objects; objects which
become an offering or affirmation to our interior world.
Recasting the Shadow—Child-like Exchange
Small treasure for small treasure; a very good stone, gold coins, a drawing, something sweet…whatever feels right for you.
As part of the exhibition celebration the sculptures were offered up for exchange, this was an opportunity to discuss the context of the work and an invitation to the audience to engage in their own child-like creativity.
Thank you to everyone who got involved!
