when: 19 April 2024 - 19 May 2024 | venue: East Wall, Belconnen Arts Centre | cost: See event for details | address: 118 Emu Bank Belconnen 2617 | website: https://belcoarts.com.au
published: 22 Apr 2024, 5 min read
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Domestic dogs are traditionally understood in the context of their relationship to humans: companions, assistants, accessories or protectors. Lisa's life-long love of dogs has led her to explore the complexities of our connection. Reciprocal love and empathy with our dogs flourishes despite the fundamental imbalance in our relationship. They are part of our families, but their adoption is always initiated by humans.
'Dog' presents a series of linocut portraits of pet dogs, and asks the viewer to contemplate preconceptions about their place in society. Our understanding of domestic animals is taken for granted because their nature and purpose are products of human agency over millennia. This body of work isolates dogs from their adoptive human contexts and invites observers to understand them on their own terms, devoid of the trappings of their constructed identity.
With respect and affection, these portraits elevate dogs above the roles they occupy in human lives. They are presented as autonomous, but nonetheless seeking connection to the viewer through their unflinching gaze. Interrogative, playful, pleading, grumpy or impassive, each dog asks the viewer to consider their identity beyond utility or companionship. And, of course, to recognise that they are all very good dogs.
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Domestic dogs are traditionally understood in the context of their relationship to humans: companions, assistants, accessories or protectors. Lisa's life-long love of dogs has led her to explore the complexities of our connection. Reciprocal love and empathy with our dogs flourishes despite the fundamental imbalance in our relationship. They are part of our families, but their adoption is always initiated by humans.
'Dog' presents a series of linocut portraits of pet dogs, and asks the viewer to contemplate preconceptions about their place in society. Our understanding of domestic animals is taken for granted because their nature and purpose are products of human agency over millennia. This body of work isolates dogs from their adoptive human contexts and invites observers to understand them on their own terms, devoid of the trappings of their constructed identity.
With respect and affection, these portraits elevate dogs above the roles they occupy in human lives. They are presented as autonomous, but nonetheless seeking connection to the viewer through their unflinching gaze. Interrogative, playful, pleading, grumpy or impassive, each dog asks the viewer to consider their identity beyond utility or companionship. And, of course, to recognise that they are all very good dogs.
Go see Dog by Lisa Jose 2024.
Dog by Lisa Jose 2024 is on 19 April 2024 - 19 May 2024. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Belconnen. Call 02 6173 3300 for details. Visit their website at https://belcoarts.com.au.
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