Ghost Waterfall: Brodie Ellis
Current exhibition
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Opening event: Thursday 2nd October 6-8pm
In the video Ghost Waterfall, I reflect on the state of the Rhine waterway in Switzerland prior to the construction of the hydro power stations by exploring, through visual documentation, the intricate connections between current tributaries and their flows and the significance of water movement over stones, drip rates, and meandering patterns. These movements are believed to invigorate water’s molecular structure to best support water health and purity. There are institutions dedicated to the study of these effects which I visited during my residency.
The soundtrack to the video combines audio recordings featuring a traditional weaving song performed by Laufenburg resident Sonja Wunderlin and the mechanical sounds of handlooms, which also feature in the footage, followed by the electrified looms and finally the hydro power station recordings all made on various tours of each institution (including the local textile museum).
Brodie Ellis is an Australian multidisciplinary artist living and working on Djaara Country. She has held numerous exhibitions in commercial galleries and institutions, biennales and artist run spaces. Her art is held in public and private art collections including Bendigo Art Gallery, and MONA, Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart.