Liquid Crystal Display

The exhibition proposes that we inhabit a ‘crystal era’, in a world of images supported and circulated by crystal mineral technologies. Historically associated with mystical healing, gazing and alchemical practices, crystals are now prevalent in technology including computers, mobile phones and state-of-the-art medical equipment.The group exhibition includes works that examine and observe liquid crystal phenomena, revealing the mystical properties of objects, linking technology and the natural world and exploring links between crystal, capital and contemporary culture. To accompanying book includes an introduction by Laura Sillars, an extract of an interview between Jussi Parikka and Jeanine Griffin and a text on Liquid Crystal by Professor Esther Leslie. The exhibition shows contemporary and historic work by 16 artists, including John Ruskin, The Ottolith Group, Eva Rothschild, Suzanne Triester, Shimabuku, Liliane Lijn, Kiki Smith and others. My contribution to the exhibition comprises two new works made for the exhibition and a public conversation with Esther Leslie at Site on 4th October (2018). The exhibition launches the newly redesigned Site Gallery. Touring partner: MIMA (Middlesborough Institute of Art).