Non–Euclidean transformations, beyond object, fluidifying
Helen Dilkes, Triangulating Riemann surface, 2015, acrylic, glue, cord, 300 x 300 x 270mm, 3D drawing (Rhinoceros computer program), 3D printing (additive manufacturing). Photo: Jeremy Dillon
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Map reference number: 39
Brunswick Street Gallery
Lvl 1 & 2, 322 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 1 – 14 September
Tue–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm Opening: Fri 1 September, 6–9pm
Artist/s: Helen Dilkes
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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).
