Non–Euclidean transformations, beyond object, fluidifying
This composition of works makes evident my exploration of and rethinking the nexus between person, object, space. Though things endure, my works propose that this nexus is thinking-feeling beyond notions of object, beyond a carving out of categories and boundaries of/for things. The works propose a non-Euclidean thinking, experimenting with reciprocity between temporal and spatial multiplicities, reciprocity between our experience in non-spatial time or duration and a sense of this being spatially extended to matter. They explore what may be beyond the actual, beyond semblance, notions of event, what draws attention, body-movement-sensation-change. I fluidify or break down notions of duality/binary of subject–object, object–space, process–product, machine/made–hand/made, virtual–real, rapid–slow, ephemeral–concrete in processes of making/experiencing. Speculating on wearability I explore ideas of ratio, scale, tactility, material-form, proximity to body, and perhaps contemplate that the mere decision to thread a cord through a hole in a thing makes it wearable.
a. Helen Dilkes, What’s going on here?, 2015, Birch ply, lacquer, 295 x 295 x 190mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
b. Helen Dilkes, Aluminium Riemann…, 2014, aluminium anodised, 85 x 85 x 35mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
c. Helen Dilkes, Exploding the surface – boundary, 2016, stainless steel, 500 x 500 x 250mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
d. Helen Dilkes, Metal alloys Riemann…, 2015, 24kt gold, 999 silver, 925 silver, shibuichi, 65 x 25 x 6mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
e. Helen Dilkes, Self-intersecting form…, blue foam, 2014, blue foam, 295 x 295 x 140mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
b. Helen Dilkes, Aluminium Riemann…, 2014, aluminium anodised, 85 x 85 x 35mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
c. Helen Dilkes, Exploding the surface – boundary, 2016, stainless steel, 500 x 500 x 250mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
d. Helen Dilkes, Metal alloys Riemann…, 2015, 24kt gold, 999 silver, 925 silver, shibuichi, 65 x 25 x 6mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
e. Helen Dilkes, Self-intersecting form…, blue foam, 2014, blue foam, 295 x 295 x 140mm. Photo: Jeremy Dillon
About the Artist
Helen Dilkes, artistic researcher, having recently completed a PhD, RMIT, Melbourne, explores how art jewellery practice articulates with philosophical concepts duration, multiplicity. She combines jewellery studio skills with digital techniques, investigating non-Euclidean (Riemannian) geometrical depictions of body, object, space – thinking/feeling continuum. Tool/technology, hand, body, digital all play a part in her studio/workshop. Helen has received funding for international conference presentations – Portugal, UK; and local recognition including ‘Director’s Choice’ commendation – Victorian Craft Award (2015), ‘Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence’ Award, MFA Award (2010). Helen holds a BMus, MEd, MFA. Recent exhibitions include Non-Euclidean transformations (Melbourne), Marzee International Graduate Show (Nijmegen, Netherlands) (2016).
Helen Dilkes, artistic researcher, having recently completed a PhD, RMIT, Melbourne, explores how art jewellery practice articulates with philosophical concepts duration, multiplicity. She combines jewellery studio skills with digital techniques, investigating non-Euclidean (Riemannian) geometrical depictions of body, object, space – thinking/feeling continuum. Tool/technology, hand, body, digital all play a part in her studio/workshop. Helen has received funding for international conference presentations – Portugal, UK; and local recognition including ‘Director’s Choice’ commendation – Victorian Craft Award (2015), ‘Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence’ Award, MFA Award (2010). Helen holds a BMus, MEd, MFA. Recent exhibitions include Non-Euclidean transformations (Melbourne), Marzee International Graduate Show (Nijmegen, Netherlands) (2016).