Rhett D' Costa, Shimmering Spaces 2
Stockroom Kyneton, gallery 1
13 April / 05 May 2013
RHETT D’ COSTA
Shimmering Spaces: Exhibition 2
project 2: Rumour
project 3: Bespoke
project 4: A.E.I.O.U.
project 5: Reading from Both Sides
Exhibition 2 is consisting of 4 projects as part of the three exhibitions titled; Shimmering Spaces. The artworks include, Bespoke, a large-format photograph as the displaced artist dressed as the quintessential English gentleman. A video work titled A.E.I.O.U. exploring issuing relating to language and expectations. Two objects including an artwork titled, Rumour, which is a dazzling stick slowly rotating in a bed of flour (atta). The artworks are part of Rhett d’ Costa’s PhD studies and examine issues relating to national cultural identity, specifically in the context of his dual Anglo-Indian ethnicity. Each of the artworks employs a range of strategies including humour and irony to consider issues of authenticity and belonging.
Reading From Both Sides, 2013
Reading From Both Sides, 2013
Polycotton Thread on Arches 300gsm
83 x 23 x 155 cm
A.E.I.O.U. , 2013
A.E.I.O.U. , 2013
Single Channel Video
Rumour, 2013
Motorized Unit, clay, flour, eucalyptus branch, Swarovski Crystals
112 x 100 x 110 cm
Rumour, 2013
Motorized Unit, clay, flour, eucalyptus branch, Swarovski Crystals
112 x 100 x 110 cm
Rumour, 2013
Motorized Unit, clay, flour, eucalyptus branch, Swarovski Crystals
112 x 100 x 110 cm
Bespoke, 2013
Inkjet Photographic Print on Hahnemuhle Gloss Fine Art Pearl Paper 285gsm
148 x 105cm, framed
Reading From Both Sides, 2013
Polycotton Thread on Arches 300gsm
83 x 23 x 155 cm
Reading From Both Sides, 2013
Polycotton Thread on Arches 300gsm
83 x 23 x 155 cm
Reading From Both Sides, 2013
Polycotton Thread on Arches 300gsm
83 x 23 x 155 cm
Reading From Both Sides, 2013
Polycotton Thread on Arches 300gsm
83 x 23 x 155 cm
Rumour, 2013
Motorized Unit, clay, flour, eucalyptus branch, Swarovski Crystals
112 x 100 x 110 cm
