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HUMAN NATURE Zadok Ben-David Lawrence Wilson Gallery University of West Australia February 16, 2018

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Zadok Ben-David

Human Nature

Felicity Fenner curator of Human Nature first came across Zadok Ben-David in London in the late nineteen eighties and is curating his work at the Lawrence Wilson Gallery. In 1988 his work was chosen to represent Israel at the Venice Biennale and in 2008 the work Blackfield  was first shown at the Singapore Biennale. It comprises 20000 tiny flat metal sculptures that resemble the Northcliffe Bushfires seen from a helicopter. From the flip side as one walks around the installation they become coloured regenerated and reborn plants that have an optimistic and magical quality.

As he says “I try in my work to explore human attitudes and behaviour. Blackfield is an optimistic psychological installation presenting two extreme situations – life and death. Yet it is more about choice than fate. The flowers are intended as a metaphor, a symbol of two extreme emotional states – happiness and grief.”

A suspended circle hovering  comes to life under UV light to celebrate the rhythmic beauty of nature.

A field of miniature plants resembles a fire ravaged landscape, only to reveal new life and rebirth when seen from reverse.

These two breathtaking installations are the centrepiece of this exhibition by prominent Yemen-born, London-based artist Zadok Ben-David. Human Nature brings optimism and a touch of magic to issues such as our relationship to nature and our view of life and death. Presented as part of the Perth International Arts Festival 2018.

It is on until April the 21st 2018 and as an imperative needs to be seen.

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