Daine Singer at Darren Knight Gallery
I bring you new tidings from the realm of Sydney art world! This exhibition, witnessed by yours truly, is a collaboration between Darren Knight and the Melbourne-based Daine Singer gallery.
In case you have not yet visited this Sydney’s top tier gallery, Darren Knight is housed in a peaceful Waterloo space adorned with the architectural elements of high ceilings and old beams. It is within this ambiance that the artistic experience truly comes to life, beckoning us to immerse ourselves in the wonders on display.
Among the exhibited works, it is the creations of Kate Tucker that immediately catch one’s attention. Glazed stoneware bases serve as the foundation for small paper and fabric collage panels. Individually, these elements would appear tame and unremarkable, but when united, they create a novel and surprising visual symphony. We revel in witnessing an artist seamlessly combine 2D and 3D mediums, intertwining them not only physically but also conceptually.
Simultaneously, a group show featuring artists from the Darren Knight stable unfolds in parallel on the top level. Within this collection, a standout piece demands our attention — Louise Weaver's "More brilliant than the sun" — a bright yellow canvas, at first glance resembling mere painted bubble wrap, captivates with its brazen minimalism and rudimentary nature. The eye-catching yellow tone contrasts with its unassuming form, ensuring that this piece does not leave anyone indifferent. Whether you love it or love to scoff at it, the piece commands attention.
Anne Wallace's "Doctor's rooms" is an eerie oil painting that, at first glance, depicts a simple office interior. Yet, an unsettling quality emanates from within, inviting us to delve deeper into its disquieting yet strangely comforting presence.
Chris Bond's oil painting, "Glimmer Issue 95" presents a pixelated image reminiscent of a magazine cover. Do not be quick to blame your internet speed or your eyesight for the poor image quality, for this intentional technique aims to destabilise the viewer, leaving us rubbing our eyes and questioning our own perceptions.
As the curtain falls on this exhibition, dear readers, I bid you farewell until our paths converge once more. Keep the flame of artistic curiosity alive within your hearts until our next adventure in the Sydney art world.
Yours sincerely,
Anonymously Arty