Leah King-Smith: rhythm wRites
rhythm wRites is an immersive exhibition orchestrated by Bigambul artist Leah King-Smith, exploring simultaneity, interconnectivity, rhythm, ethereality, spatiality and sound. Rooted in a decolonising framework, the exhibition features new work produced in collaboration with leading First Nations practitioners from the fields of visual art, music and creative writing: Robert Andrew (Yawuru), Nici Cumpston (Barkindji), Keely Eggmolesse (Gubbi Gubbi and Gooreng Gooreng) and Ellen van Neerven (Mununjali Yugambeh). Audio-visual installations drawing on First Nations experiences, histories, and intergenerational connectivity weave through the galleries alongside select works from King-Smith’s recent practice.
Through her multidimensional photographic layering technique, Leah King-Smith explores interdimensional portals, seeking to evoke dream states that promote contemplative reverie. Having completed a Master of Arts by research at QUT in 2001 and a PhD in visual arts in 2006, King-Smith is currently Lecturer and Academic Lead (Indigenous) in Learning and Teaching in QUT’s School of Creative Arts. Her work is held in many public and private collections in Australia and internationally, including the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of New South Wales, and Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art.
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Exhibition advisors: Robert Andrew (Yawuru), Nici Cumpston (Barkindji), Wesley Enoch AM (Quandamooka), and Ellen van Neerven (Mununjali Yugambeh).
Audio and animation works have been produced with Bacon Factory Films and Duncan King-Smith.
Audio descriptions (coming soon)
A selection of works have audio descriptions, which are vivid verbal descriptions that make visual information accessible for people who are blind or have low vision, and offer a new perspective for everyone.
The social story illustrates a visit to QUT Art Museum with information about what to expect. This tool is designed for use by visitors requiring support to navigate through the Museum and enjoy the experience.
Sensory map (coming soon)
The sensory map shows visitors where to expect artworks with moving image and sound, and interactive displays. It also shows where to find quieter spaces, audio described artworks, and seating.
Virtual tour (coming soon)
Take an interactive virtual tour of the exhibition from wherever you are in the world. Artwork labels are marked by teal tags, and audio descriptions are marked by orange tags.