⚠️ danger: high voltage ⚠️ // another set from the 'LUMEN' exhibition at the @whiterabbitgallery! when i came across this bright yellow corridor, i knew i had to take a photo of it! ⚡ - ps. what's your favourite and least favourite colours? 🤔 my favourite colours are red/black and my least favourite colour is probably brown 😆 - #hellofrom Sydney #whiterabbitgallery #lumen . . . . . #sonyalpha #ilovesydney #discoverearth #designboom #ig_color #adorama #voyaged #yellow #streets_vision #citygrammers #moodygrams #sydney #citykillerz #artofvisuals #creativeoptic #eclectic_shotz #seeaustralia #lensbible #sonyaustralia #teamsony #streetmobs #urbanromantix #cityunit #lr_conceptual #creativecloud_charmed #newsouthwales #art_daily (at White Rabbit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFEuG-nW4r/?igshid=hpbn4ruze1ku
It was about time I immersed myself in high classical culture. I visited the White Rabbit Gallery in Sydney today; they are currently showcasing the works of contemporary Chinese artists in a collection called “The Dark Matters”, with focus on the opposition of light and dark, black and white.
The first thing you see when stepping into the spacious area is the ominous cloud looming above your head. Created by an artist now living in New York, it was made from traditional xuan paper dipped in ink and printed with various objects like bricks, tyres, and needles-- all industrial items.
The cloud could symbolise a lot of things really: the corruption of Chinese politics, the environmental pollution, the hopeless depression felt by the artist, perhaps even the degradation of morals. And yet, upon closer inspection, the inside of the cloud was illuminated by a light.
It may represent hope, as long as someone is brave enough to step towards what daunts us. It is only paper after all-- perhaps the problems we face in society can be solved easily, if only one can make the first move.
‘Water Drops’ was another piece that caught my attention: white ceramic rain drops and their ripples atop a black background. Simplistic in its design, yet filled with possible meanings.
The tour guide mentioned how though the individual components were stationary, the piece as a whole seemed to move. I disagree. It seemed more like a moment suspended in time, with the ceramic medium representing the fragility of the scene. Perhaps the Taiwanese artists are trying to capture some emotion or memory, that would otherwise pass in a blink of an eye.
It struck me as odd how the piece was named ‘Water Drops’, instead of ‘Rain Drops’ as its contents might suggest. This gives me reason to believe that the rain may also be tears (same shape, after all), shedding light into the forlorn frustrations of these artists at the way society has changed, and their ‘golden ages’ passed. A very sombre piece indeed.
Pensive musings aside, I came across the Spice Alley at Kensington Street-- Kopi-Tiam. A set of food markets covering a plethora of rich Asian cuisines: Thai, Singaporean, and Malaysian just to name a few.
Most peculiar was that it was completely cashless, and ran so very efficiently. Definitely raises some questions about the future of our currencies and the prominence of technology.
The food was wonderful, by the way. Mamak style Mee Goreng and Spicy Korean Chicken.
While I’d be terrified to frequent this place at night, during the day the narrow walkways are super cute! The hustle and bustle is sequestered within the threads of alleyways; the instant you step out, you’re back into the unwavering hum of the urban life.
'focus like a laser, not a flashlight' 🔦 // last week my wife @lucys9 and i went to check out the new exhibition at the @whiterabbitgallery called 'LUMEN'! 🔋 very awesome exhibition full of amazing light installations and i highly recommend you guys check it out if you're in Sydney - it's also free as well! 😀 the exhibition is on until the 1st of August 2021 and if you can go on a weekday, definitely do it! 😉 - check out some of the shots i took from the exhibition - which one is your favourite? 👆🏻 - #hellofrom Sydney #whiterabbitgallery #lumen . . . . . #sonyalpha #ilovesydney #discoverearth #designboom #globalnightsquad #adorama #voyaged #nightphotography #streets_vision #citygrammers #moodygrams #sydney #citykillerz #artofvisuals #creativeoptic #eclectic_shotz #seeaustralia #lensbible #sonyaustralia #teamsony #streetmobs #urbanromantix #cityunit #lr_conceptual #creativecloud_charmed #newsouthwales #art_daily (at White Rabbit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM9VqegnpjZ/?igshid=272ptlte54so
'Paint the sky, make it yours' ☁️ // I checked out the new art exhibition called 'BIG IN CHINA' at the @whiterabbitgallery in Sydney last weekend and it was awesome! 😀 So many cool artworks including this one called Sky 2 by Lin Yan - make sure you go check it out, admission is free! 😉 What's the coolest art installation you've ever seen? Let me know in the comments 👇🏻 #sydney #whiterabbitgallery #sonyalpha #photography #designboom (at White Rabbit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/demas/p/CXQlqa1vrNx/?utm_medium=tumblr
I have two pieces in a group exhibit that opened at #whiterabbitgallery in Barberton. Mine are the two flowers printed on metal at each end of the photo. 100’s of pieces are on display at this awesome new gallery. The show is called Squared and will run throughout December. Local art is a great Christmas present! #whiterabbitgallery #printsonmetal #squared #localart #localartists #localgalleries #chistmaspresentideas (at White Rabbit Galleries) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXGsxU4LCUA/?utm_medium=tumblr
Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light 💡 . . 📍 White Rabbit Gallery — Sydney, Australia . . 📷 @annieso . . @whiterabbitgallery #whiterabbitgallery (at White Rabbit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQyAyoRsWW6/?utm_medium=tumblr
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” - Albus Dumbledore . . I’ve posted this before but it’s my favourite quote of all time so I’m posting it again. Stay safe, Sydney. We’ll get there. . . 📍 White Rabbit Gallery — Sydney, Australia . . 📷 @annieso . . @whiterabbitgallery #whiterabbitgallery (at White Rabbit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQvjlEAsy3R/?utm_medium=tumblr
