Heavens (2006) - Exhibition Preview

Press Release, August 2006

The Exhibition

Renowned Australian artist Asher Bilu will create a site specific installation for five galleries across Victoria, showing at the Jewish Museum of Australia from 14 November 2006 until 11 February 2007, and then touring regional centers in 2007. A net-like veil produced from resinous paint - literally a three-dimensional painting - will be subtly layered across blackened gallery walls, creating an ‘other worldly’ experience for visitors as they walk through the Heavens. Extending the boundary of physical space, the installation will inspire a sense of awe and mystery and a feeling of timelessness. Heavens is intended to create a profound contemplative feeling that is meaningful to people of all faiths and cultures.

Forty-three light and flexible nets, each 3.5 metres high x 4 metres wide (11½  ft x 13 ft), total length 172 metres (564 ft), will be attached to the walls or ceiling in different configurations depending on the venue making each installation a unique experience.

No natural light. Black walls & ceiling, and preferably black floor.

The work is easily transportable in 4 wooden crates.

Tour manager

Georgia Cribb, NETS Victoria, georgia.cribb@netsvictoria.org  www.netsvictoria.org 

Coordinating Curator

Helen Light, Jewish Museum of Australia, h.light@jewishmuseum.com.au  www.jewishmuseum.com.au