BETRAYED BY THE SENSES Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, South Bank, London
16th March – 2nd April 2006
The ability to perceive is essential to how we function as human beings, but subconsciously we become accustomed to our senses fitting in with our environments, and our perception on how we see the world becomes routine. Betrayed by the Senses explored our senses - which we take for granted - through the eyes of over 32 diverse and very individual artists using the medium of photography, painting, sculpture, animation, video installations and performances. The exhibition set out to expand our sensory perception and challenge our understanding between the truth, reality and deception.
Showcasing Dae Hun Kwon’s rotating wall sculpture, made from thousands of metal discs strategically placed on a large round metal plate, that when rotated at certain angles allow a face to appear and then disappears before your eyes or Chris Eckersley ‘Note ‘C’ whose sound modules each playing a musical instrument, could only activate sound by the movement of the viewer. Betrayed by the Senses also included kinetic live performance by ‘berance coco’ and performance’s by Barbara Fuchs and Milo, which had elements of puppetry and also involved audience participation to allow the viewer to go through a mystical journey. Also exhibiting was artwork from photographer Eamon Quinlan whose has the quirky ability to capture subjective but also natural occurrences of urban life. The exhibition had many more intriguing artworks that people from all ages could enjoy and with the raw, untouched Bargehouse with its many rooms, this became a great backdrop for the creativity and diversity of the artwork on display.
If you would like details on any of the artists who exhibited in this show then please click onto artist’s information, where you will find their artwork and contact details.
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We would like to thank everyone who visited the exhibition and hope that you enjoyed the show. Please feel free to read the comments left by visitors from ‘Betrayed by the senses’.
You will be able to view the artwork showcased in the show by clicking onto the sub link artist Information.
Curator: Rita Parente / Co-curator Helen Coningsby
