Renowned British artist Helen Dowling (born in 1982) masterfully employs a plethora of images sourced from various outlets – be it her own captured visuals, downloaded content, or filmed footage – to construct video pieces that leave a haunting effect on the viewer, taking them on a surreal journey that portrays a disconcerting view of existence. Concurrently, her works draw inspiration from philosophy and poetry, borrowing from the likes of acclaimed poet Kate Tempest and feminist thinker Hélène Cixous, while exploring universal themes of the landscape and humanity’s profound impact on nature. GEM’s contemporary art museum presents Stranger on Display, Dowling’s debut solo exhibition in a museum setting, featuring an amalgamation of several films and sculptures to create a one-of-a-kind site-specific installation.
From celestial bodies to wandering individuals, the imagery unfurls in a seemingly haphazard sequence, weaving narratives with no linear structure. Dowling seamlessly blends her own footage with preexisting material, including digitized images from magazines and stock videos. During the editing process, she expertly manipulates elements such as color, movement, rhythm, and sound, crafting an associative visual tale with multiple layers of significance.
In the exhibition, Dowling will showcase a mix of fresh and existing works, collectively filling up the entirety of GEM’s exhibition space. In this alternate universe, the boundaries between reality and artificiality are blurred. Some elements might be identifiable – a piece of land, a starry night, a young woman, a car window – yet, the artist skillfully reaches towards abstraction, akin to a painter’s canvas coming to life. Rendered even more immersive through her evocative soundscapes, Dowling’s works offer a truly mesmerizing experience.
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