Delve into the inner psyche of artist Ned Brook in a free exhibition that gives internal states form through sculptures.
Brook creates his works by drawing flowing forms and then inputting them into 3D software.
He then brings the art to life through 3D printing and the manipulation of metal — contorting, bending and twisting the material into curved structures.
Brook said his work is informed by his experiences living with mental illness, which is linked to language.
“Some people meditate. I can’t meditate so I use art as a tool for expressing stuff that’s difficult to explain with words,” Brook said.
“If I can work in a space that involves very little language then it’s a good space for me to operate in.”
Brook has experience in cattle farming, volunteer firefighting, and has worked as an arborist.
He said the natural world heavily inspires his work.
“I spend a lot of time outdoors… It’s more curves rather than straight lines. The city doesn’t really inspire me at all because it’s just concrete and steel and everything’s square because humans seem to like square things,” Brook said.
“Each exhibition for me is like a step in a new direction. It’s an example of where I’m at at the moment… I’m always looking for the next move.”
‘In Plain Sight’, supported by Brimbank council, is showing at the Bowery Gallery, 33 Princess Street St Albans, until Saturday, October 18.
The exhibition is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 12.30pm each Saturday.
