Platform Arts presents Rule Driven by John Macormac.
The exhibition is the latest manifestation of an ongoing exploration of sonic and visual pattern, informed by mathematics, geometry and the natural world. Each component enacts a set of carefully formulated, self-determined rules, influenced greatly by instructions for works written by Sol LeWitt.
Densely worked drawings of repeated forms echo those present in nature gathering inspiration from wide ranging sources, from the hexagonal structures of beehives to the lattice formations of atoms in crystals. In providing Instructions for drawing for the audience to take and make themselves, the heroic artist myth is interrupted and the artist/audience hierarchy is challenged. Visual rhythm is augmented and amplified by layers of percussive sounds and field recordings that have been digitally processed.
The imposing sculpture takes influence from science fiction, particularly the mysterious monolith in 2001: A Space Odyssey. It is a three dimensional distillation of a sustained period engaging with geometric forms.
The show will feature a specially composed collaborative performance on Saturday April 17th, 4pm with Doctor Robin Price that includes a drum kit prepared with contact microphones triggering synthesised sounds and images that are manipulated in real time. The performance will be live streamed on Facebook and Instagram. A recording is available below.
About the Artist.
John Macormac lives and works in Belfast. He studied Fine Art, graduating from the University of Ulster with an MFA in 2015 and a BA in 2003. He has exhibited regularly over the years throughout Ireland and internationally. His works are held in private and public collections. John is a founding member of Cathedral Studios and a past co-director of Catalyst Arts. He also plays drums for experimental jazz punk quartet Blue Whale.
Featured Work from the ExhibitionÂ
Exhibition Photos by Simon Mills unless started otherwise
- Hand Cut Stencil
- Contact Microphone on Drumkit
- Wall Drawing in Progress
- Projection
- Hand Cut Shape Stencil
- Window Gallery; ‘Nebula’ screenprint. & Analogue metronome on plinth
- Hand Cut Shape Stencil in Window
- Gallery View Out, with Drums
- Detail; Performative Wall Drawing
- Wall Drawing in Progress
- Wall Drawing
- Drumkit, Wall Drawing and Sculpture
- Video & Sound piece (photo by Platform)
- Hand cut shape stencil (Photo by Platform)
- Window view (photo by Platform)
- Rule Driven (Photo by Platform)
- Geometric form sculpture
- passers by
- view through the monolith
- monolith lit up (photo by Platform)