Curator Statement
Right Here Over There explores the physical, mental, and metaphoric landscapes of place and their indelible link to memory. Throughout our lives we are surrounded by a world punctuated by varying spaces, climates, geographies, buildings and cultures. Accumulating in layers over time, pieces of our physical world provide visual reference points for how we understand one another and ourselves.
The concept for this exhibition emerged from two distinct sources. Firstly, like many of my curatorial projects, it came out of my own personal experience. I often think of myself as simply a reservoir of memories, with each one tied to a specific time and place. We each carry with us memories that leave an imprint that is unique to our own life experiences. Therefore, in many ways, we are all products of where we have been. There is a richness and depth in this concept for me, touching on threads of identity, family, home, and landscape.
Secondly, the concept for this show also came from observing work made by contemporary artists. Artists are using the notion of place and its inherent connection to memory as a vehicle to explore universal themes relating to our collective human experience. Throughout the galleries, you will find work that is deeply personal. You will also find work that challenges our understanding of history, culture, architecture, and community, as well as work that speaks to preservation and decay.
The concept for this exhibition emerged from two distinct sources. Firstly, like many of my curatorial projects, it came out of my own personal experience. I often think of myself as simply a reservoir of memories, with each one tied to a specific time and place. We each carry with us memories that leave an imprint that is unique to our own life experiences. Therefore, in many ways, we are all products of where we have been. There is a richness and depth in this concept for me, touching on threads of identity, family, home, and landscape.
Secondly, the concept for this show also came from observing work made by contemporary artists. Artists are using the notion of place and its inherent connection to memory as a vehicle to explore universal themes relating to our collective human experience. Throughout the galleries, you will find work that is deeply personal. You will also find work that challenges our understanding of history, culture, architecture, and community, as well as work that speaks to preservation and decay.
Links to videos in the exhibition:
Chee Wang Ng, 108 Global Rice Bowls, 5:24 minutes
Heidi Neubauer-Winterburn, Israeli Pamplemousse, 2:26 minutes
Tessa Garland, Above the Skyline, 5:50 minutes
Matthew Weedman, Freeman, 7:06 minutes
Chee Wang Ng, 108 Global Rice Bowls, 5:24 minutes
Heidi Neubauer-Winterburn, Israeli Pamplemousse, 2:26 minutes
Tessa Garland, Above the Skyline, 5:50 minutes
Matthew Weedman, Freeman, 7:06 minutes