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NGV Writing in the Rain examines contemporary Asian videoWriting in the Rain features nine works that explore the past decade of contemporary Asian video By news@gippsland - 29th April 2018 - Back to News The National Gallery of Victoria and Latrobe Regional Gallery are proud to present Writing in the rain: contemporary Asian video art from the NGV, featuring nine works that explore the past decade of contemporary Asian video. Work exhibited are by artists from Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, China, and Indonesia.
Latrobe City Council’s mayor, Councillor Darrell White, said that exhibition explored the cultural underpinnings specific to each artist.
"This exhibition showcases a recent focus area of NGV collecting - strengthening the holdings of contemporary Asian art in recognition of the vibrancy of artistic practice in the region. The artworks in Writing in the rain reflect the diverse way video as a medium is used. The nine works in Writing in the rain will be displayed on both projectors and screens, with an accompanying sculpture installation.
"The works in the exhibition address both past and future concerns, with Go Watanabe's work Emo responding to artificial intelligence and potential future impacts on our emotional lives: while FX Harsano combines video with traditional calligraphy to explore the past, and specifically the experience of Chinese immigrants to Indonesia in the 1970s. From dreamlike landscapes by Yang Yongliang to the humour of Wang Gongxin’s The Dinner Table, the works employ the immersive strategies of video to draw viewers into the artists’ world," Cr White said.
The NGV is committed to sharing its collections with the people of Victoria, including the loan of works to regional galleries.
Cr White added that the LRGwas thrilled to be working with NGV to present these practices to regional audiences.
"Please visit and take your time to browse the works in this extraordinary collection. The stories captured on film are universal," Cr White concluded.
Tony Ellwood, Director, NGV, said "the NGV is pleased to present these contemporary video works to audiences in the Latrobe Valley. Sharing the NGV’s collection of contemporary Asian art with regional Victoria is an integral part of our programming and we hope visitors to the exhibition enjoy this dynamic area of contemporary artistic practice from our region."
Writing in the rain: contemporary Asian video art from the National Gallery of Victoria will be on display from 3 April to 29 July 2018 in Gallery 1 & 2.
Image credit: Tromarma, Pilgrimage, 2011 (still) single channel video. Purchased NGV Foundation 2012. © Tromarama.
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