Sciography and Silence Closing Reception

Bankstown Arts Centre is a cultural facility, where artists and community groups collaborate to explore ideas and learn, create and experience contemporary community-based arts.

Bankstown Arts Centre

Celebrate the closing of Sciography and Silence through conversations with the artists and a live performance

The Bankstown Arts Centre

1:30-2:15pm In Conversation with Kien Situ and Johanna Bear2:30-3pm The Beauty in Death Performance by Pimpisa Tinpalit and Yumi Umiumare3:15-4pm In Conversation with Pimpisa Tinpalit Join us to celebrate the closing of Sciography and Silence through a series of conversations and a live performanceIn Conversation with Kien Situ and Johanna BearThis conversation will explore key themes in Kien's solo exhibition Sciography as well as his broader creative practice. Kien and Johanna will discuss material experimentation, transformation, and the symbolic use of shadows and voids in Kien's new site-specific installation. They will also talk about his broader interests in numerology, cultural hybridity, and the intersections between art and architecture. The Beauty in Death Performance by Pimpisa Tinpalit and Yumi UmiumareDeath is not the end, but rather a majestic gateway to a new dawn, a triumphant transition from this existence to the next glorious chapter. It is not triggered by life's disappointments and hardships, but rather a passage signifying the magnificent evolution of the soul. Moreover, it subtly hints at the diverse journeys, conclusive moments, and the ever-present possibility of rebirth that lie beyond. For those plagued by the tormenting fear of death's merciless sting, This performance comes as a comforting embrace, offering solace and reassurance. As it explores the philosophy of mindfulness, this captivating series unveils how all metaphysical aspects coexist harmoniously, shedding light on how, through death, one can attain a profound understanding and an unwavering appreciation for life's intricate tapestry Ink in Motion: In Conversation - Pimpisa Tinpalit with Rachael Kiang. How does ink figure in contemporary art practices? This in-conversation session with Australian-Thai artist Pimpisa Tinpalit will focus on her approach to the use of ink in her multidisciplinary practice, from works on paper, to sculpture and performance.

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