Tamarind Art Presents Slippages - Recent works by Kathy
Smith
Opening Reception: 14th December 2010
6:30pm.
Exhibition runs through December 15 - February 5, 2010
Slippages is a 2D/3D animation, oil on canvas, hologram
and stereoscopic installation about the mysteries of time life and
consciousness. Partly inspired by the missing chapter 18 of Joan Lindsay's
'Picnic at Hanging Rock', Slippages show the correlation of three-dimensional
time to three-dimensional space and how the evolution of creative processes such
as drawing, painting, photography, animation, installation and interactivity can
map the non-linear or multiple time perception. Following the structural
elements of the three dimensions of time theory discussed by early twentieth
century time theorists P.D. Ouspensky, J.W. Dunne, and J.G. Bennett, artist
Kathy Smith uses cutting-edge technology such as Adobe CS5, Massive and
Pixologic Z-Brush to create realistic 3D portraits seamlessly disintegrated into
two-dimensional paint strokes, emulating the shift from one dimension to the
next. Smith's unique vision stands out in skillful use of hi-resolution digital
panoramic photography and virtual set creation utilizing Autodesk Maya
reflecting true amalgamation of science, philosophy and religion. As Alisdair
Foster wrote in his paper Art in a Post Newtonian paradigm: "Art is the language
of perception and science has delivered perception as the only
reality."
About the Artist:
Kathy Smith is an Australian artist who works with several mediums
including painting, installation, and sound. Her work has been shown
internationally in group and solo exhibitions. She graduated from the Sydney
College of the Arts in 1985 with a degree in Visual Communication. She is
currently an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California and is
working on her ongoing research project Sippages.
About Tamarind Art Council
Tamarind Art Council (TAC) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated
to promoting contemporary art in North America. Our focus is to support all
types of artistic expression, including performing and fine arts, by sponsoring
art-related activities and cross-cultural events in order to expand awareness
for art and culture.
Our mission: Tamarind Art Council
exemplifies how life can revolve around the arts. Our mission is to impel the
work of contemporary artists and performers and to facilitate public
appreciation for these unique cultural art forms. Some of our events include art
exhibitions, performing arts, book launches, lectures and other cultural
programs. As part of our on-going efforts, we support art museums, cultural
communities and not-for-profit organizations around the globe. Tamarind Art has
become a nexus for many art organizations and is a foremost resource center for
gaining an understanding of all art forms, artists, and other areas of interest
to individuals, businesses and art connoisseurs.
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