Rhys Cousins - Mire (Particles)
Exhibition
5 July to 6 October 2022
Laneway Gallery presented ‘Mire (particles)’ an exhibition by Rhys Cousins featuring a series of abstract generative textures to foreground landscape complexity and process, providing an intimate approach for local viewers who may often overlook them. The exhibition aimed to bring a sensitivity and closeness to the theme of diversity (environment and biodiversity), encouraging viewers to build a more intimate relationship and interpretation of our local landscape and environment.
The work was made using photographic input of natural reserves and waterways around the Laverton Creek and its mouth opening into the bay, before combining artistic intent with algorithmic generation in the program TouchDesigner, which emphasised the generative nature of the artwork.
A selection of work was also on display at the Altona Civic Centre, Altona from 5 July to 6 October 2022.
About the artist
Melbourne based, born and raised creative, Rhys Cousins works transdisciplinary across design, art and landscape architecture. He works in installation, sculpture and digital, with a particular interest in exploring texture, surface and materiality in urban cities. He intends for his work to be felt and touched more than seen.
Laneway Gallery is an outdoor exhibition space at Woods Street Art Space in Laverton. Part of the space’s overall annual programming, this is one of a series of commissioned displays by artists responding to social, historic, or environmental themes. Learn more about Laneway Gallery.
If you have questions about the work, please contact the Arts team at arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
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