Local artists Orson Heidrich and Jarryd Lynagh have teamed up to curate Signal at the Cube, a monthly series of installations at live music venue, Oxford Art Factory.
The electric duo (solemn expressions in the image below mask infectious conviviality) launched the first of its public programming on April 3.
Aiming for instant, eye-catching, visceral punch, it’s unsurprising the pair called on the playful artistry of the in-demand Rosie Deacon to kick-off its vision.
It’s the second time Orson and Rosie have worked together this year. In January, they collaborated on an installation at Mona Foma, the festival by Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art.
To select material for the Cube, Orson and Jarryd visited Rosie’s Dulwich Hill studio and rummaged through her voluminous, kaleidoscopic archives. A collection of familiar and biomorphic shapes blend to form a surreal, comical realm.
Rosie’s work can be seen at Oxford Art Factory until 20 April. In May, she’s flying to Varberg, Sweden for her first international commission. At gallery Varbergs Konsthall, she’ll have 2 weeks to create her entire show Perfect Vacation from scratch on site. No pressure!
Follow @signal____ for news on all the upcoming artists and opening parties at the Cube. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
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Published 12 April 2019, updated 19 October 2023
