In the Darkside Gallery, Castleland subverts the fairy tale idea of a castle and was inspired by growing up in Dunedin – a city with its very own castles.
Past Exhibition
Tūrei 31 Mei -
Hātarei 9 Hūrae
Tuesday 31 May -
Saturday 9 July
2011
The third exhibition, Justin Spiers' Castleland subverts the fairy tale idea of a castle and was inspired by growing up in Dunedin – a city with its very own castles.
The exhibition includes a video work shot in an abandoned theme-park in Western Australia and photos of castles from Chinese amusement parks to Dunedin's own Larnach and Cargill's castles.
"The exhibition explores connections between traditional castles, both real and imaginary, and the contemporary demarcation and fortification of domestic space with digital and infra-red surveillance," says Spiers.
Presented alongside Margaret Feeney Storage Systems and Ro Bradshaw Please God, let my children grow and live happily ever after. This playful group of exhibitions feature art works made of sweets, interactive art, and lots of castles bringing humour and fun, with a darker side, into the gallery.
