
Termite Economies (Phase One)
As a starting point for this exhibition, Nicholas Mangan looks at historical research undertaken by the CSIRO into the activity of termites in the hope that the behaviour of these industrious insects would assist with the identification of gold deposits and lead to increased efficiency in gold exploration.
Mangan combines footage he filmed on location in WA, alongside archival video and table-mounted sculptures – elaborate 3D prints of re-imagined internal workings of termite mounds. Using a 3D printer, plaster and soil, Mangan has created models that hybridise mining infrastructure with termite architecture to form speculative termite mining infrastructures.
Nicholas Mangan is represented by Sutton Gallery.
Event Showings
27 July to 6 October 2019, Tuesday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm
Price
Free event
Location
Perth Cultural Centre, 51 James Street
Northbridge WA 6003
Accessibility
Wheelchair access