The Fruiting Body, Nathan Gray
WHAT
THE FRUITING BODY BY NATHAN GRAY
WHERE
BLACK & BLUE, 302/267-271 CLEVELAND ST, REDFERN
WHEN
OPENS THUR JUL 17, 6PM
RUNS UNTIL AUG 3
CONTACT
9699 6038 OR HERE
Explosive, celebratory and flamboyant, there's also an eeriness to Melbourne artist Nathan Gray's strange creations - the latest of which can be seen in his solo show, opening at Black & Blue this Thursday.
Showcasing his brightly coloured impromptu assemblages that incorporate sculpture, screen-printing and drawing, THE FRUITING BODY pays tribute to the handmade, fleeting, improvised and accidental.
An optimistic, dynamic and festive installation made from humble materials, the work is inspired by Nathan's recent travels to Bali and the palm leaf weavings that are used as daily offerings before being discarded.
Exploring ephemerality and the relationship between creation and destruction, the show incorporates photos of small-scale sculptures installed in natural settings, defying the archival imperative and satisfying the artist's urge to destroy his own work.
Medium: Photography
Drink: Herbal tea
Keywords: Melbourne, Nathan Gray
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