Façade

• Installation

Facade is an immersive mixed-media installation by Fiona Roberts that focuses on the conflict between perceptions and reality, particularly in terms of the mind, body and home. Perceptions of self are contrasted with physical facade. This contrast is extended to include the home, its perceived sense of safety and ability to conceal dangers. There is an emphasis on the unintended and adverse effects that often result from our historic and contemporary obsession with embellishing, modifying and concealing reality. Exaggerated perceptions become physical manifestations set to provoke and haunt the senses and the mind. Various mediums are used, including ceramics, hair, digital imaging, and household objects.

Presented by: Adelaide Central School of Art

Adelaide Central Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located within Adelaide Central School of Art: South Australia’s leading independent, not-for-profit, tertiary provider of visual arts education.

The Gallery exhibits a diverse annual program featuring survey and solo exhibitions of recent work from emerging and established local artists, as well as national and international contemporary artists. It provides a learning resource for students who benefit from opportunities to engage with a professional gallery and make contact with artists, curators and writers.

The School provides a learning environment committed to small class sizes and is celebrated for its welcoming community spirit and collegiate atmosphere of shared initiative, discovery and support.