Featuring the works of emerging artist, Kayley Martinez, Memory Playground aims to explore how awe and wonder impact upon memory. As our lives progress, we find our memories shifting and changing as we forget small details or alter the interpretation of our truth. Featured at the Intermission Gallery at Monash University, the exhibition highlights these concepts by linking into the University acting as a gateway into future pathways. Through the use of stimuli and an interactive environment, this exhibition aims to allow the audience the opportunity to reminisce on the past, the joy of childhood and reflect upon the wonder of our memories.
Kayley Martinez, 'Nostalgia'
Building upon the artists core themes of joy, awe and wonder, Nostalgia creates an environment which evokes childhood memories and emotions. Originally created to reflect the plastic strips which hang down in front of the doors of milk bars, the artwork builds upon some of the key memories experienced by the artist in her childhood. Through experiencing the artists own take on childhood wonder, the viewer is permitted to reflect upon their own childhood memories.
'Glimpse'
Through the utilisation of light from a projector, Glimpse explores the everchanging quality of light as it is reflected off two hanging discs. With the aid of a spinning disk the rotation of these two reflected surfaces creates an atmosphere within the space that never remains the same. Within the context of the exhibition, Glimpse reflects the constantly evolving state of memory. In addition, this space provides an opportunity for viewers to sit and contemplate the concept of memory and the wonder it can evoke.
In the spirit of reconciliation Monash University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
