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Into the Dark: memory, moments, relationships
artists, spaces
17 May 2011
It has been such a pleasure to follow Bonnie Lane's journey as an artist in the last 4 years. I discovered Lane's work in 2007 at Platform artist run initiative.
I suppose what I was attracted to was not only the concept of her video installation, but her drive, focus and ability to engage in conversation.
To me, Lane is an old soul and her work is about:
- memory
- moments
- childhood
- adulthood
- personal relationships.
Her work has grown from strength to strength. Lane is a clear example of an achiever, someone who has an idea or goal and makes it happens. Whether it's travelling to Berlin, completing her masters or fine-tuning her video installation work.
Lane has also been very successful in receiving grants, and this current body of work, Into the Dark, is supported by the City of Melbourne through the Arts Grants Program. Into the Dark is showing at BUS Projects Gallery, basement level, Donkey Wheel House, 673 Bourke Street, Melbourne (view location on Google Maps).
BUS Projects Gallery is located in an incredible basement, and I have seen shows there that have completely used the space to their advantage and others that have not been so successful.
Into the Dark works so well at BUS Projects Gallery. Lane has made the work for the space, and the darkness, coldness and narrow pathways add to the viewer's experience.
Lane's work clearly is about the light, repetition and reframed memories. The most haunting piece would have to be the "girl skipping" – tucked away in a small alcove, the continuous loop of a girl facing away from the viewer and continual skipping allows us to reflect and remember our own childhood memories, lost or forgotten.
BUS Projects Gallery
Donkey Wheel House
673 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm to 6pm
Until 28 May 2011