1000 Doors by Buxton-Walker has been created by Melbourne-based artists Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney to offer its visitors with a unique labyrinth experience, where a new secret is hidden behind each door. With a chance to completely immerse oneself in this repurposed shed, this maze takes visitors on a singular yet inquisitive path that throws them into chaos and mystery. While we don't know the whole story, a wave of nostalgia envelops us, as we transition from room to room and stumble upon piles of old black and white photographs (and there are enough to build a little room on their own!) and decipher the story that is hidden underneath the film.

Think of bringing your senses to life by giving unduly attention to the sights, smells, and sounds that surround the space with careful thought. Think about why a window has a crack in it, why the photographs are placed in its designated spot, what the handwritten notes aim to invoke, what the peeling wallpaper may represent, who would be on the other end of that phone, and how the room comes together as one surreal component. Unfortunately, I rushed through mine even though I had nowhere to be after, so I'd suggest that you devote a minimum of an hour, as you explore this universe and get to the crux of this interactive piece and make sure you also take the time to analyse the different elements that make up each 'room'.

While heavily skeptical about the paranormal and supernatural side of things, you can't help but feel this aura in certain rooms of the exhibition, which has an eerie and uneasy vibe to it. There's also an uncomfortable (albeit subtle) sense of claustrophobia that seeps in, the further you venture into this box of questions. However, it is not too dire and there are exit doors located in proximity if the sensory experience gets a bit too overwhelming.

I would have liked to have had access to a bit of a backstory, a narrative, a plotline that could explain at least some of the aspects of this abstract piece of work, but I do understand that the exhibition is open to interpretation and invites views of analysis. Having done this during the day, the experience was not as bone-chilling as I suspect it would be at night, so definitely visit it later in the day / at nighttime for a more lasting impact.

Whatever your experience, one thing is for certain: this unimpressionable black box carries a lot more weight and memories than you can imagine, but it's up to you to decipher what that might entail.