Exhibition 1
Pattern Recognition: Noise, Frequency and Form
Pattern Recognition: Noise, Frequency, and Form is a showreel showcasing my recent explorations in pattern-making and discovery across two projects. The first project focuses on the production of audio-reactive music videos for two tracks I recently released as part of my Black Box White Cube audio production: ‘Hold Down‘ and ‘Feather‘. The inspiration for ‘Feather’ stemmed from a performative piece called ‘Six Ways of Knowing‘, which drew from Tyson Yunkaporta’s book, ‘Sand Talk’, and the concept of ‘pattern-mind’. In ‘Sand Talk,’ Yunkaporta emphasises the importance of patterns and interconnectedness in understanding the world. ‘Pattern-mind’ refers to the capacity to recognize and interpret patterns, whether in nature, kin, culture, or systems. It involves perceiving the underlying connections and relationships that shape our reality. In this composition, I layered didgeridoo notes to create a minor 7th drone, which served as the driving force behind a particle system. I recorded this piece during a live session and further refined it in post-production, forming the foundation of the ‘Feather’ track.” With the concept of ‘pattern-mind,’ I aimed to create a multi-sensory experience that not only engages the audience but also prompts contemplation about the patterns and relationships that shape our existence and relationships—human and more-than-human.
The second project, Fractal Forms, features curious 3D forms that I made through speculative play with the affordances of 3D animation, materials, lighting, and fractal formulae. Currently, the movement of the objects is driven by placeholder noise generation with varying periods and amplitudes. However, I hope to connect the abstract structures to estuary ecotone and flow pattern data to encourage recognition and understanding of local ecosystem dynamics and patterns.
Media and Promotion
(RCS 2022), Western Sydney University
Catalogue Entry:
https://www.hca.westernsydney.edu.au/sites/rcs2022/greg.html
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Exhibition 2
Fractal Forms
Fractal Forms presents a triptych of 3D sculptures crafted through exploration of the possibilities offered by fractal formulae rendered via 3D animation, intricate materials and lighting simulations. These enigmatic forms embody an unsettling convergence of fluidity and urban concrete solidity. At present, these forms gracefully move and evolve, guided by placeholder noise generation with a symphony of shifting periods and amplitudes. However, my vision extends beyond their current state. I aspire to intertwine these abstract structures with a data blend of urban runoff measurements and estuary ecotone dynamics. Imagine witnessing the ebb and flow of estuary patterns driving the rhythmic dance of these mesmerising forms. As viewers engage with this synthesis of abstract form and data, a deeper understanding and appreciation of local ecosystem dynamics and patterns will hopefully emerge.
Media and Promotion
The triptych was submitted by invitation and shortlisted for the collaborative project between Arts Exchange and Urban Screens Production, known as the Digital Placemaking Exhibition. This prestigious exhibition showcases selected works projected in prominent locations such as Federation Square and Bunjil Place in Melbourne. Unfortunately, due to concerns regarding traffic safety, the animation within the triptych did not receive final approval for projection. However, it remains under consideration for future exhibitions, both in the realm of physical installations and virtual reality experiences. The potential for showcasing the work in immersive settings is still being explored. In addition to its participation in the Digital Placemaking Exhibition, the triptych has also been accepted into Art Exchange’s gallery. This recognition further highlights the artistic merit and relevance of the work within the contemporary art community. Although the triptych did not achieve its intended projection outcome, the ongoing consideration for future exhibitions and the acknowledgment from Art Exchange validate the artistic vision and potential of the piece.
Process
