Charles Dennington: Amorphous Basin

Charles Dennington: Amorphous Basin

Amorphous Basin by Charles Dennington showcases some innovative photographic pieces set in a white, intimate space at the Galerie pompom, with one small room dedicated to the works.

All the photographs are highly contrasted, causing the definition to be sharp and stark; using the facial front to compare receding and advancing spacial relationships. When using this photographic medium, a frontage is unseen, just as it is seen – and it remains present, while simultaneously lacking.

The images cause double-takes, as they are abstract in their composition, due to their use of harsh shadows and inviting patterns. Montages of anxious hands, isolated facial features appearing like mountainous landscapes, familiar portraits of a familiar face, and overlaying images of colours under shadows of (yet again) facial features and forms.

This collection has an overall feeling to it –– understated and somewhat wistful.

Until July 19. Galerie pompom, 39 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale. Admission free. Info: www.galeriepompom.com  

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