DOMINIK MERSCH GALLERY - ERICA SECCOMBE

ERICA SECCOMBE

‘GROW’

08.05. – 31.05.2014

This exhibition draws together several bodies of work resulting from Erica Seccombe’s experimental research project into 3D Microcomputed X-ray tomography at the ANU Department of Applied Mathematics. These works are a study of three-dimensional (volumetric) virtual data of living systems.

‘[Beautiful] Monster’ reveals the exquisite architecture of a common garden slater and ‘GROW’explores an additional fourth dimension the moment seeds sprout into life. The installation of 3D printed objects, ‘Collective Unconscious’ and ‘Time Captured’, furthers this investigation of virtual data through 3D printing. The combination of 3D stereoscopic projection and 3D printed objects provides the viewer with a unique, immersive experience of observing microscopic organisms through computational magnification.

More than an illusionary spectacle, Erica sees this work as an aletheiagoria, a term created by the writer Caspar Henderson to describe how knowledge and truth reveals a greater reality of life around us. These works celebrate the power of scientific vision and technology, but they also allow us to contemplate and reflect on being in the world through a moment of wonder.

‘Grow 2013’, 2013, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 6.00 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $4,800

‘Grow 2013’, 2013, single channel projection, 6.00 min, edition of 5 + 1 a.p., $2,400

Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘Grow 2013’, 2013, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 6.00 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $4,800

‘Grow 2013’, 2013, single channel projection, 6.00 min, edition of 5 + 1 a.p., $2,400

Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #1)’, 2014, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 2.40 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $2,400

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #1)’, 2014, single channel projection, 2.40 min, edition of 5 + 1 a.p., $1,200 Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #1)’, 2014, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 2.40 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $2,400

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #1)’, 2014, single channel projection, 2.40 min, edition of 5 + 1 a.p., $1,200 Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #2)’, 2014, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 2.42 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $2,400

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #2)’, 2014, single channel projection, 2.42 min, edition of 5 + 1 a.p., $1,200

Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #2)’, 2014, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 2.42 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $2,400

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #2)’, 2014, single channel projection, 2.42 min, edition of 5 + 1 a.p., $1,200

Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #2)’, 2014, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 2.42 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $2,400

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #2)’, 2014, single channel projection, 2.42 min, edition of 5 + 1 a.p., $1,200

Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #8)’, 2014, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 2.13 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $2,400

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #8)’, 2014, single channel projection, 2.13 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $1,200 Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #8)’, 2014, stereoscopic projections, formatted for stereoscopic viewing with circular polarized glasses, silver screen, 3D micro computed tomography rendered and animated in Drishti, single channel projection, 2.13 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $2,400

‘[Beautiful] Monster (variation #8)’, 2014, single channel projection, 2.13 min, edition of 5 +1 a.p., $1,200 Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘Collective Unconscious’, 2013, multiple objects, dimensions vary, Gypsum powder inkjet print and resin, multi-object installation under UV light each size 1 object $300 each size 2 object $600 each size 3 object $900 each size 4 object $2,000 Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘Collective Unconscious’, 2013, multiple objects, dimensions vary, Gypsum powder inkjet print and resin, multi-object installation under UV light each size 1 object $300 each size 2 object $600 each size 3 object $900 each size 4 object $2,000 Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘Collective Unconscious’, 2013, multiple objects, dimensions vary, Gypsum powder inkjet print and resin, multi-object installation under UV light each size 1 object $300 each size 2 object $600 each size 3 object $900 each size 4 object $2,000 Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘Collective Unconscious’, 2013, multiple objects, dimensions vary, Gypsum powder inkjet print and resin, multi-object installation under UV light each size 1 object $300 each size 2 object $600 each size 3 object $900 each size 4 object $2,000 Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘Time captured (germinating seeds)’, 2014, 12 objects, dimensions vary, Gypsum powder inkjet print and resin, multi-object installation, edition of 5 +1 a.p., set of 12 objects $2,800, each object $300

Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘Time captured (germinating seeds)’, 2014, 12 objects, dimensions vary, Gypsum powder inkjet print and resin, multi-object installation, edition of 5 +1 a.p., set of 12 objects $2,800, each object $300

Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

‘Time captured (germinating seeds)’, 2014, 12 objects, dimensions vary, Gypsum powder inkjet print and resin, multi-object installation, edition of 5 +1 a.p., set of 12 objects $2,800, each object $300

Terms of sale of all works shown: 10% deposit on reservation. Balance on collection. Prices as of May 2014. All prices listed may change without notice. All prices include GST.

ERICA SECCOMBE Solo Exhibitions 2013 Science Fiction, Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Supported by the Centenary of Canberra. 16 Aug – 16 Sep 2008 Nanoplastica, 23 May - 5 July, Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Gormon House, Canberra, ACT 2004 Surface for Air, 2x4 Masters and PHD graduation exhibition 2004 ANU School of Art Gallery, 29th April - 1May 2002 Work from the Megalo Residency Photography Gallery Space, ANU School of Art, 1998 SATELLITE space and other measurements. TAP Gallery, Sydney.

International exhibitions 2012 Time & Vision, Curated by Paul Bayley, 20 years Australia Council for the Arts London Studio Residency Exhibition, Barge House, London, 20 Oct – 11 Nov 2012 Nanoplastica, So far The Future, London, UK 21-23 June (solo) 2006 Super Natural, with Alison Munro. Alsager Art Centre, Faculty of Performing and Visual Arts Manchester University, Cheshire, UK. 2003 A Borderless State, the Miskolci Galleria, Prague, curator Dr Paul Thirkell, Centre for Fine Print Research, University of West England.

2000 Y2K International Print Exhibition, National Taiwan Arts Education Institute, Taiwan, and Tokyo Fine Arts University, Japan 1998 2nd International Triennial of Graphic Art. The Labyrinth: Visions and Interpretations of the Eternal Myth in Contemporary Printmaking Prague 10th September - 15th October. 1998.

Screenings 2013 This is Not Art Festival Building Projection Screening, Hunter Street, Newcastle, October – November 2010 Linear Progressions: where art meets science, (panel selection) curated by QUT Creative Industries, screening at Precinct Parer Place, Kelvin Grove Urban Village screens, selected Screens at Gardens Point & Federation Square,14th – 22nd August.

2011 VIRION, QUT, from 19 July to 1 August 2010, a screen based digital art exhibition that links to public sites across Brisbane, focused in the Kelvin Grove Urban Screen Network http://virion2012.com.au/submission/paro-mental-commitment-robot 2012 Oct 19 – Nov 19 Nanoplastica on the Big Screen, Federation Square, Melbourne Central Business District, curator by Melissa Delayney, notes on the underground.

1996 Tool2ob Sydney/Berlin First International Virtual Exhibition Screening. ARTSPACE, Woolloomooloo, curated by Uban Excile, Graham Crawford and Gavyn Lister Selected Exhibitions 2013 Think it, make it share it, RiAus, The Science Exhange. Adelaide. SALA Festival, Curated by ANAT, 2 August - 30 August 2013 2013 Fremantle Print Award Exhibition, Fremantle WA 21 September – 17 November 2013 Synapse a Selection, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, 8 June- 14July 2013 Bad Girls, Gorman House, Canberra Contemporary Art Space, curated by Annie Doyle Wawrzynaczak, 8 February – 16 March

2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2003 2001 2001 2000 1999

Crossing the Rubicon, with Ellis Hutch, ANCA Studios & Gallery, Dickson, Canberra, 24 October– 4 November The 37th Alice Prize, selected contestant, The Araluen Centre, Alice Springs NT, 11 May - 10 June Natural Digression, University of Technology, Sydney – group show with Penelope Cain, Waratah Lahy, Al Munro, Kirsten Farrell, Ellis Hutch, RoseMontebelo, March, forthcoming. 8 March - 12 April + at Level17 Artspace, Victorian University, 12-23 October, 2010 Imitation of Life, Canberra Musuem & Gallery, curated by Deborah Clark Genart_sys | a window on digital culture, Australia Council for the arts, 28 January - 16 March URL http://www.genartsys.com/ 24/7. Exhibition Home. artsACT public art project in conjunction with ACT housing and ACT Craft. Curated by Barbara McConchie No Muttering, contemporary printmedia, Ivan Dougherty Gallery, The University of NSW; Gosford Regional Art Gallery, NSW; The Queensland University of Technology Art Gallery, Brisbane; curator Rilka Oakley.

Wild Sheep Chase. Group show of contemporary Print and Photo media. Curated by Patsy Payne and Denise Ferris. CSA Gallery. ANU. ACT. Vacant Possession. Collaborative Installation with video projection, sound and mixed media. with Scot Gordon, Cassie McCullagh and Rob Laurie. PROJECT, Centre for Contemporary Art. Wollongong.

Moments with glass artist Deb Jones. Christopher Thomas Art and Design. Adelaide. S.A.

Public Collections 2008 Canberra Museum and Gallery, Nanoplastica 2008, digital projection installation 2002 National Gallery of Australia, 1994 Partners in Print portfolio, Strange light, 1994, digital image screenprint on paper 1997 Wagga Wagga Art Gallery permanent Collection, do you read me over? portrait of an astronaut, 1995, digital image, screenprint on paper 1996 UWS, Macarthur National Printmedia Acquisitive collection, Snake, 1995, digital image screenprint on paper.

1993 Wollongong University permanent Collection, Mothers, death, 2 worlds and sea things, 1992, linocut on paper.

SELECTED CITATIONS, REVIEWS AND REPRESENTATIONS Features Beautiful Monster ABC 7.30 Report, 29 September 2013 Cover, Art Monthly Australia #254, August 2013 Damien McDermett, 5 Part documentary series, Series 4, featuring Erica Seccombe and Professor Tim Senden, SBS, STVDIO channel, aired DEC 2011, SBS television and Youtube, ‘Artbreak From Research to Reality (Season 1, Episode 3) Part 1 of 3, Queensland University of Technology Text: print and online Ferris, D.; Jolly, M.; Riddle, A.; ‘Utopia within, across & beyond the university’, Real Time, issue #116 Aug-Setp 2013 pg.6 Dawkins, Urszula, 'The science and art of tangible things’, RealTimeArts Magazine 7-16 June 2013, This article first appeared on RT's ISEA2013-in RealTime blog Broker, David, ‘Science Fiction’, exhibition catalogue and essay, Canberra Contemporary Art Space, 2013 Time & Vision, publication to commemorate 30 years of the Australia Council for the Arts London Studio, Published by ACME, London, 2012 Clark, Deborah, Imitation of Life: Memory and Mimicry in Canberra Region Art, Exhibition Catalogue entry, ‘Erica Seccombe’ 2011, pp. 12-14.

Benson, Tracey M. ‘All about X,O and 1 – an interview with Erica Seccombe,

http://mediakutlt.wordpress.com/2011/09/22/all-about-x-0-and-1-an-interview-with-erica-seccombe/ 2011 Rann, Kirsten, ‘To see what we don’t yet know what we are seeing’, Art Monthly Australia, issue #237 March, 2011, pp.12-14 Cosmos Magazine, ‘Lateral Selection,’ NO 39, 2010, pp.32 Broker, David, ‘Nanoplastica’, exhibition catalogue and essay, Canberra Contemporary Art Space, 2008 Smith, Russell, ‘place face down to copy.’ Eyeline, No: 54, Winter 2004, pg 50.

Burtt, Cliff. ‘Place made – Fifth Australian Print Symposium.’ Artlink, Vol 24 No2. 2004 p.91.

Mann, Allan. ‘No Muttering Print Symposium’ review. Imprint Summer 2001, Volume 36, No:4. pg 8.

Conference papers Seccombe, E, ‘Grow: an inves4ga4on of 4D Micro-­‐CT’, SPECTRA 2012 conference proceedings, CSIRO Discovery Centre. (forthcoming March 2014) Seccombe, E. ‘Grow: visualising nature at nanoscale,’ EVA LONDON 2012 -­‐ Electronic Visualisa8on and the arts. ISBN 978-­‐1-­‐780171-­‐59-­‐3 Eds. Dr Stuart Dunn, Prof. Jonathan P. Bowen, Dr Kia Ng – (Peer reviewed) Seccombe, E., ‘GROW: visualising nature at nanoscale’ The first Interna8onal Conference on Transdisciplinary Imaging at the Intersec8ons between Art, Science and Culture.

“New Imaging: transdisciplinary strategies for art beyond the new media” – (Peer reviewed)

Journals + magazines: print + online Seccombe, E., ‘Synthe4cs: Stephen Jones’, Book review, Art Monthly Australia, issue #247 March 2011 Seccombe, E. ‘Oz East Ender’, Art Monthly Australia, issue #254 October 2012 Seccombe, E. ‘Dimensions Variable Contemporary Sculpture Fes4val Canberra 2005’, unMagazine, issue 5, web supplement Murphy, Kate. M & Seccombe, Erica. J. ‘Walking Zero: Nakahashi Katsushige’, Art Monthly Australia #155, November 2002. A collabora4ve project with ar4st Kate M Murphy to review the performance of Japanese ar4st Katsushige at the sight of the Cowra prisoner of war camp on 29th September 2005.

Exhibi:on catalogues Seccombe, E,; ‘Constructed Landscapes’ Ar4st Essay, ‘Crossing the Rubicon.’ Exhibi4on catalogue with Ellis Hutch. 2012 Seccombe, E. ‘Sex and the City’. Sex and the seLee. Edited by Jane Barney, Director Canberra Contemporary Art Space 2002.Blogs