Interfaces Molly Samsell

An interface is the area shared between two distinct bodies. To interface is the coming together of two distinct bodies. Molly Samsell’s photographic prints function in both linguistic senses. Active interfacing occurs where the artist joins the print facsimile with the wall, which in turn creates a static interface where the wall meets the print. Both psychic and physical interfacing occur within the gallery space. In the preparation of ‘Interfaces‘ Samsell photographed sections of the gallery walls, noting their exact placement within a meticulously measured gallery floor plan with the goal of re-aligning the images with their origins at a later date. This seemingly scientific process belies an emotional and thoroughly subjective experience. The textural elements of the prints that expose the gallery wall invite touch - something Samsell encourages - and thus trigger sensory memories thereby creating a new batch of personal interfaces.

Saturday 5 March 2011: Artist Discussion Chaired by Bridie Lonie with Molly Samsell, Alexandra Kennedy, Catharine Hodson

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Presented alongside Alexandra Kennedy anisotropy and Catharine Hodson, Antoinette Wood, et al. 4.00am Tondo Rondo