Argentinian Artist’s work takes pride of place at GOMA

GOMA’s stunning new feast for the eyes is on – It’s called Harvest and it has to be seen to be believed.  There are over 150 works for visitors to view in this new exhibition, and their range and appeal is substantial. GOMA is renowned for its representation of multi-cultural, and multi-media art, and Harvest encompasses this with its emphasis on nature’s abundance.

 Tomás Saraceno, Argentina b.1973 / Biosphere 02 2009 / PVC, rope, nylon monofilament, acrylic, Tillandsia plants, air pressure regulator system, hydration system / Purchased 2014 with funds from Tim Fairfax, AC, through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery / © The artist

The relevance of Latino culture in this exhibition is strong – more than strong, it’s spectacular, and haunting. As you walk through the echoing front foyer on your right hangs a network of 4 huge orbs that are suspended in the air, with only the support of a network of PVC webbing.  This installation, Biosphere, is the work of Argentinian artist, Tomas Saraceno, and it is the outstanding piece for the exhibition.  It’s resemblance to a spider’s strong yet delicate mass of webbing is undeniable. 

The Gallery states that this work also “presents a possible design for floating dwellings and parks of the future. His work is influenced by ideas of networking and ecology, looking to the systems and forms found in nature.”

Although Biosphere is the drawcard for the exhibition, there is a seemingly endless variety of other art to view that focuses on the richness and cultural and political value of food throughout history and in different spaces. There are free films to see with culinary themes, more modern installations, and selection of exquisite 17^th century European still life paintings of fruit and flowers.

Harvest runs until the 21st of September and has free admission.

See the Gallery’s link below for more information http://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/

By Lucy Rosalind