Current Exhibitions

Percept is an exhibition of new work in which photography is central and pivotal. Since 2004 I have been working with scientific research data. I am particularly interested in the ways in which nature’s intricate design and geometric proportions have become a source of intrigue for both scientists and artists.

Each image of cell data comes as a photograph of a floating cell structure on a glass plate and each captures a fleeting moment in cell life. This year I adopted a fresh process to explore each intricate design beginning by creating a number of small sculptural forms.

Neuroscience is such a fantastic source of reference material because it provides perfect models for the understanding of complex systems. In order to expand contemplation of nature’s geometry, stage two of my process has involved selectively taking a series of photographs into my small sculptural works. A number of these photographs were then converted to a digital format and developed to emphasise and highlight the patterning from which they emanate.

Other of my photographs from sculptural explorations of cell data patterning have provided the format for paintings on canvas. However, the compositional energy in these works indicates how colour and tonal relationship can change perception and therefore can potentially, change meaning. This can be seen in the set of three ‘Harmony’ paintings all of which maintain the same structural order yet exist as individual works. They represent nature’s constant change and demonstrate actual moments in cell time.

How much can we learn from nature? In nature shape uses less energy than material. Shape or pattern defines function. The shape of a tree is the history of the forces which were acting on in while it grew. A smart material or system or structure interacts with its environment. In nature, the ability to learn is probably the smartest thing of all because learning can lead to a patterned model. The brain is stored environment and it can be argued that the successful organism is the one which knows what is going to happen next.

Perceptions In Cell Time –.

A time based artwork to bring together my perceptions of nerve cell research data developed over five years and seven exhibitions in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

In playing with sequence and interdepenence to explore multiple connections in nature’s intricate geometry, it symbolises that in nature, time and energy define function to create ever changing patterning.

Glen Henderson

Please view Glen Henderson's website to see images of work exhibited Brisbane Sydney Melbourne, Public Art and Curriculum Vitae.