My exhibit has inadvertidly pretty much finished due to some low life scum breaking in and taking my equipment. There is still 1 piece in the main gallery but the main piece has been shut down.
Here is a review of my piece ‘Amid Expanse’ by Triple J >Written Interview – Audio Interview
Tom Hall – Amid Expanse ::As published in the catalogue::Space is something most people think of as rigid but when reminded of our position in the universe and our rotating earth they soon realise that space is never still. Space combined with time (psychological and physical) creates moments of extreme fluidity within our lives, with the possibility of repeating moments never possible due to these two aspects. The introduction of cameras allows us to capture ourselves in any given space and freeze it in time, allowing us to recollect later our unique moment in the World of space and time. By creating a sense of past, present and future I am challenging the viewers perception of where they fit into ‘space’, as they think they know it, how they perceive their existence and the ideal of leaving no trace of ones presence.
Through the use of surveillance technology I am looking at how we situate ourselves into space/areas and the importance we put on those places. Surveillance is usually something reserved for places or spaces that are considered vulnerable or important. The idea of us not knowing when we’re in those spaces or being surveyed without our permission can be disturbing.
Using a complex combination of av equipment I have created a challenging, antagonistic and thought provoking video surveillance installation. Using advanced techniques such as time delay, extended 24 hour recordings and wireless av technology. the viewer enters an endless changing visual display of 12 large televisions, plasmas and cameras that provide a myriad of opportunities to project yourself into the future, look straight back into the past and consider your appearance right now in real time.
Images of the work from opening night
Images from tonight
Self portrait :8 second delay:
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Some recordings from my recent Jams with Insilico
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A couple of tracks from The Goat Collective’s highly successful debut at The Fortitude Rising Festival. After no short 0f 10 requests to turn the volume down we managed to get in a solid performance of what one could only call Noise’. It was of the funnest Jams I’ve had!
The Goat Collective Full Set.mp3 – 47mb
The Goat Collective Extract.mp3 – 7mb
Well my album is finished and it’s been sent to the factory. More details, announcements and Official Release dates soon!
Check out this track from Dan & I>