Exhibits,
Blame the Shadows FOR FREEDOM
Opening: Wednesday November 13th, 6-8pm Dates: 13 Nov - 7 December
FOR FREEDOM is a moving-image work responding to themes of resilience, liberation, and the collective struggle for justice. Inspired by the slogan Woman, Life, Freedom, the work reflects the ongoing fight against oppression, drawing from both personal and universal experiences of resistance.
The piece visualises a dynamic interaction — a dance — between suppression and defiance, represented through acts of erasure and reclamation. The struggle between two figures — one in white and the other in black — symbolises the silencing of voices and the unyielding determination to be heard. As the video progresses, the repetitive, meditative choreography becomes a visual metaphor for the persistence of hope and the unstoppable drive for freedom.
FOR FREEDOM explores how communities respond to suppression through solidarity, reclaiming their narratives against all odds. It invites viewers to witness the emotional gravity of this struggle, while also offering a vision of triumph and unity.
Blame the Shadows is a collective of multidisciplinary artists. Collaborating closely, they utilise screen-based methodologies to tell captivating stories rooted in raw human experiences. Their work emerges from the intersection of contemporary art, cinema, and digital practice — expanding traditional definitions and understandings of storytelling. Through their moving-image and lens-based projects, Blame the Shadows creates socially engaged, meditative, authentic, and visually rich works that explore themes of identity, marginality, and community. Their pieces are often immersive and playful, yet deeply personal.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.