Ipswich Portraits: Objects and Mementos
PHOTOGRAPHY + AUDIO
An exhibition by Donna Davis
A POWERFUL AND INSPIRING EXHIBITION BOTH VISUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY STUNNING
Donna Davis presents ten distinct individuals in ‘portrait’, not with faces but with images of their objects and mementos offered for the artist, re-mastered in photographs slick with digital artistry.
This contemporary look at portraiture provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of the sitters – allowing the viewer to reflect on the objects themselves in order to construct an image of the person depicted. Donna skillfully celebrates her subjects in intricate and individually-considered ‘framings’ of her own design.
Ipswich Portraits: Objects & Mementos resonates with unique stories and the evidence of their careful collection as markers to humanity. This exhibition re-presents a cross-section of characters, whilst telling a larger story of the Ipswich community and, by association, many Queensland communities.
The experience will inspire every viewer to reflect upon their own objects and mementos and their own stories.
Links
http://donnadavisartist.blogspot.com
Artist Statement and Bio
Didactic - Exhibition Statement
Public Programs, Ipswich Portraits
ITINERARY Available from April 2012
ARTISTS TALKS “Conceptual process / technical aspects of the work”
WORKSHOPS “Interviewing and recording community stories”
“Recording digital stories – technical aspects: record, store and upload to web”
MEDIA 10 x photographic prints / Exhibition support materials such as Education Kit and audio SIZE Approx 18 linear metres
Image: Donna Davis Caroline (detail b) 2010
Ipswich Portraits was proudly sponsored by the Regional Arts Development Fund; a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Ipswich City Council partnership to support local arts and culture. The project is also supported by ARTtime Supplies, Todd Berlin Production Services and the SWICH Contemporary Art Space.
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