benjamin shine forms tulle into sculptural fabric portraits in the dance
all images courtesy of developing agents

 

 

 

from a small, white vessel bursts forth a plume of colored tulle, reaching high into the air and engulfing the ceiling above. from the cloud emerges two faces, male and female, which quickly dissolve back into the fluid mass above. just as suddenly, the translucent forms reappear, moving fluidly in a choreographed exhibition of brief, yet powerful creative energy. the latest installation by benjamin shine, ‘the dance’ explores ideas of impermanence and the fleeting moment, which are conveyed through the inherent qualities of delicate tulle material.
 

benjamin shine forms tulle into sculptural fabric portraits in the dance
the installation hangs from the ceiling and is back-lit 

 

 

 

‘the idea that we are formed from creation and have the unique ability to also create is fascinating and mysterious to me,’ says shine. ‘this installation aims to evoke that sense of flow and momentum.’ constructed from over 2000 meters of tulle, each sculptural detail is made by hand in processes including pleating, layering, compacting, and sewing. ‘the dance’ relies on the structural properties of the material alone, and asides from thread, has no other components. details are only revealed through contrast created by strong back lights that flow through the layers. the work was commissioned by the canberra centre complex in canberra, australia and is the first project completed as part of a new initiative that showcases artists through large-scale, sight-specific exhibitions. ‘the dance’ is on display until january 2016

 


video courtesy of benjamin shine studio

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the source releases creative energy 

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detail of female face

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detail of male face 

 


video courtesy of benjamin shine studio 

benjamin shine forms tulle into sculptural fabric portraits in the dance
dancing figures take form within the flowing tulle

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figures frozen within the fabric

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tulle foot and leg structure 

benjamin shine forms tulle into sculptural fabric portraits in the dance
a visitor at the exhibition 

benjamin shine forms tulle into sculptural fabric portraits in the dance
colors and densities come together to form each unique individual 

benjamin shine forms tulle into sculptural fabric portraits in the dance
detail of tulle dancers

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exhibition at canberra centre, australia

 

 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom