Verncular Terrain

In this exhibition, titled ‘The Vernacular Terrain’, works have been selected from artists that respond to their environment in a broad philosophical manner.

Is it possible to speak of local dialects of the terrain? Are the artists presenting specific viewpoints of the landscape within a contextual framework? What are the influences of hyper-techno landscapes surrounding the vernacular in virtual worlds, interactive design, gaming, locative/mobile technologies and web culture?

What we see in this exhibition is an eclectic anthropological view of our world. These artists explore and engage in interdisciplinary practices and hybrid processes that go beyond any single art form

IDAprojects creates a scenario of open disciplines, and is an inclusive hub promoting narrative drawing on social and physical structures that make up the environment we live in.

The changing relationship between technology and culture articulates a process of experimentation found within the arts. The result is an interrogation of the locality and its history"

IDAprojects is supported by the Queensland University of Technology, Beijing Film Academy, China, Yokohama Art Project/City of Yokohama, Platform Contemporary Art Institute China and Monash University Australia.

IDAprojects acknowledges the generous assistance from the Australia International Cultural Council, Australia China Council and the Australian Embassy in China.

IDAprojects acknowledgements:IDAprojects is Directed by Stephen Danzig

IDAprojects is curated by:Stephen Danzig, Founder and DirectorLubi Thomas, Public Programs and Curator, QUTRyuji Enokida, Director Yokohama Art ProjectWang Hong Hai, Beijing Film AcademyMatthew Perkins, Studio Co-ordinator New Media, Monash University

Opening: 20.03.08 > 7:30 pm

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