Opening Tumbuh Rimpang
November 29, 2024
All That Fall
Andrew Liversidge
Exhibition
Ruins
Artist
Andrew Liversidge
Written by
Krisna Sudharma
“ALL THAT FALL” reflects on the process of artistic creation and the challenges artists face in their pursuit of expression.
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The piece “ALL THAT FALL (orange green purple)” by Andrew Liversidge humbly embodies the boundless potential that contemporary art holds for exploration and innovation. With its captivating presence, this artwork invites viewers to immerse themselves in a profound artistic experience and discover its nuanced layers of meaning.
The piece features three brick walls, intentionally partially demolished, standing as pillars of artistic tradition. Measuring 7m in length and 2.3m at their highest point, these walls serve as the focal point of the installation. In the original 2013 exhibition, the walls were painted in primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) inside a gallery space. However, a recent iteration in the garden of Nonfrasa Gallery recreated the walls in the secondary colors of orange, purple, and green, adding an intriguing visual contrast to the sculpture.
“ALL THAT FALL” reflects on the process of artistic creation and the challenges artists face in their pursuit of expression. The choice of primary and secondary colors symbolizes their fundamental role as the building blocks of all other colors, while the shattered monochromatic walls represent the labor and exploration involved in developing new ideas. This symbolism implies infinite possibilities for artistic emergence.
Accompanying the physical installation is a 30-minute video documentation that showcases the artist’s performance. With sincerity and vulnerability, the artist is seen breaking through the walls using a sledgehammer. This sequential act of destruction unfolds, starting from the orange wall, leading to the unveiling of a green wall, and finally culminating in the revelation of a hidden purple wall. Behind this final wall, viewers are treated to a breathtaking landscape of rice fields and bamboo.
A significant detail in the artist’s performance is the decision to not walk through the breach created in the final wall. Instead, the artist turns back and retraces their steps through the green and orange walls, mimicking the initial entry. This simple yet impactful gesture emphasizes that the walls are not merely obstacles or portals but an abstract system of representation employed to create meaning.
The sculpture seamlessly blends into the serene garden environment of Nonfrasa Gallery in Bali, extending its narrative beyond the gallery walls. This fusion of art and nature enhances the sculpture’s message and provides a captivating experience for viewers.
