The Substation/ Kim Gordon/ Object of Projection/
The Substation is an accessible venue.
FREE
PRESENTED BY THE SUBSTATION
An exhibition of works by Kim Gordon.
While many would recognise Kim Gordon for her iconic work with Sonic Youth, she has maintained an exploratory art practice since the late 1970s. These works are the subject of a new exhibition at The Substation.
Object Of Projection presents a compelling survey of her works, including photographic and mixed media pieces. The exhibition also places focus on her video installations including the recently completed Picture Window and Los Angeles June 6, 2019, where Gordon utilises a guitar as a navigation device through public space in a thought-provoking commentary on performance, surveillance and urban life.
In tandem with the exhibition is a special presentation of her triptych video installation Proposal For A Dance. This embodied and psychedelic audio visual work features two female performers wielding electric guitars and wearing Rodarte dresses. Their gestures are an experimental choreography; their movements operate as a gesture towards anti-pop ideals and their implications for the female body.
Opening night performance by performance artist Alexander Powers and music by sound artist Lisa MacKinney.
WARNINGS
This exhibition contains flashing lights, sudden loud noises and sustained bright lights.
ACCESS
This exhibition is wheelchair accessible and gender neutral accessible toilets are available.
OPENING HOURS
The Substation Galleries are open from Wednesday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm. To allow patrons enough time to peruse the Galleries, the last gallery admission time is 4.30pm.
Curated by Lawrence English. Presented by The Substation in collaboration with Brisbane Powerhouse and Room40.
Documentation by Machiko Abe
Related/
Substation Program
Kim Gordon In Conversation : Object Of Projection
PRESENTED BY THE SUBSTATION
Kim Gordon’s exhibition, Object Of Projection, explores themes of architecture and the stage, the body gesture and dismantling the hierarchical sanctity of the object. For this in-conversation she is joined by curator Lawrence English to talk through her multifarious approach to art making, which draws equally from conceptual art, installation, observation and punk aesthetics.
TIME
Exhibition and bar open from 6pm
Event starts 7:30
WARNINGS
This event contains mild coarse language.
ACCESS
This event is wheelchair accessible and gender neutral accessible toilets are available. The Substation bar and bookshop will be open prior to the performance.
