You and I, we've got the same blood running through us.
Cut Thumb Ari, Brisbane. September 2016.
“You and I, we’ve got the same blood running through us” said my uncle as he greeted me one afternoon in Christchurch. I was struck by how odd this statement felt – such a physical, visceral description of an intangible relationship. Are we meant to feel something because we have the same blood?
An exhibition of collected objects, sculpture and video, it looks at the notion of family and a search for meaning.
Exhibition words by Alexander Kucharski can be read here.
My mother's words 2016 4:19 min looping audio with family rug and box.
From granddad Ernie's shed 2016 Found objects and wood.
Imaginary childhood paintings for my grandparents 2016 Oil on ply.
From granddad Ernie's shed 2016 Found objects and wood.
You and I, we've got the same blood running through us (still) 2012-16 15:00 min looping video.
