SPACE 1 : FRACTURED, SCATTERED AND GATHERED - A PANDEMIC RETROSPECTIVE BY BEN GOH

Exhibition dates. 7 - 18 Sept 2022
Opening Reception : Thur 8 Sept 2022, 6:00 - 8.30pm.

Fractured, Scattered and Gathered – A Pandemic Retrospective

The global pandemic has fractured our perception of everyday existence. These pictures are the results of reflections during several lockdowns in Melbourne, where Ben Goh uses the allegory of a broken mirror to fragment his photographs. The exhibition showcases cracked images that depict scattered families, an overwhelmed society and a dystopian reality. This body of work honours not just those who suffered through these times, but also those who continued to serve. It offers the viewer an alternate perspective of grace and gratitude as we look towards the future.

Goh has always been captivated by reflections. His previous projects turned photographs into impressionist paintings using reflections from water bodies. In his latest exhibition, he sketches distorted images using broken mirrors to present a narrative of the pandemic - the struggles and the overcoming of them.

The Artwork