EXHIBITION NOTES
LUMINOSITY: Inscription of time by light
'To notice the rhythm and visual poetry of direct and reflected sunlight, then observe its new location no more than a minute later, is to be aware that nothing is static.'

In this exhibition, photographic compositions and digital animations are constructed that emphasise the impact of subtle changes in light occurring over time, inviting a viewer to meditate on concepts related to time and mortality.

The artworks are mainly in the form of multi-panel video compositions, but also included are digital prints and a large-scale projection. The projected work is made up of 70 panels, each showing different aspects and time slices of abstract details of a still life. These details are slowly changing due to the influence of direct and reflected light shifting as the sun passes across the sky. Another work invites us to contemplate geological time as we observe a time-lapse triptych of a snow-capped mountain.

The exhibition also features a wall of small photographic prints depicting miniscule, coloured cubes swept by a single vertical moving shadow (cast by the sun over a number of seasons). This particular work honours the cumulative effect of spending a small amount of time on a range of activities chosen for their personal significance.

Exhibition location: Maitland Regional Art Gallery. 230 High Street, Maitland NSW
Exhibition dates: September 6 to November 20, 2022.
Website: LUMINOSITY: Inscription of time by light
Maitland Regional Art Gallery mrag.org.au
YouTube: Luminosity: Inscription of time by light | Kris Smith  
Exhibition sound track (used in all videos below): "Brightening" by Chad Crouch [Hush Records]

An overview of the exhibition "LUMINOSITY: Inscription of time by light" held at Maitland Regional Art Gallery from September 6 to November 20, 2022.
Video commissioned by Maitland Regional Art Gallery and produced by Newy Digital. Music (used in all videos below): "Brightening" by Chad Crouch [Hush Records]



An overview of the spaces and artworks layout of the "LUMINOSITY: Inscription of time by light" exhibition

Luminous still life
2019-2022
Installation image of 2 channel WUXGA digital animation
(projection, 9.7m x 3.5m)
Duration: 8 min 20 sec (loop)
(08:20)

Sample footage from the "Mountain" 4K video triptych



Excerpts from the "Ecliptic Journey" synchronised 3 channel video



The entry zone of the ‘Luminosity’ exhibition. This area consists of 2 wall mounted videos placed opposite a mural of 364 digital prints representing approximately a year of daily activities. In the video works we see coloured cubes (each with a particular significance) being swept by a moving shadow that draws attention to the rotation of the earth and its transit around the sun. A viewer is invited to reflect on the rhythm of this, and the personal and seasonal implications of such journey. Further information re this work may be found on the ‘Cube Diary’ webpage.

Details and overview of the limited edition "Luminous still life 1-8251" digital print
Medium: Lucia Pro pigment ink digital drawing on 310gsm 100% cotton archival paper.
Size: 74 x 52 cm

Details and overview of the limited edition "Luminous still life 2-8299" digital print
Medium: Lucia Pro pigment ink digital drawing on 310gsm 100% cotton archival paper.
Size: 74 x 52 cm