Emily Priest A Small Act
Returning artist Emily Priest has created a sequel to her 2010 installation, Miniature Cities, for Art in the Dark. The piece, entitled A Small Act, will highlight one of Emily’s key concerns: the environmental issue of plastic in our waterways in the light of the Pacific Gyre’s discovery in the North Pacific Ocean.
A Small Act will again occupy the drinking fountain, and will house intricate drainage systems, occupants and spaces, as well as a “Quick Response Code” that will allow visitors to discover more through her website with their mobile phones. Within a water droplet sculpture, Emily’s miniature city will be illuminated by LED lights and accessorised with magnifying glasses to encourage viewers to interact with the piece and take a closer look. This installation is beautifully imaginative and carries a poignant social responsibility message.
Emily Priest
Emily Priest was a crowd favourite during the inaugural Art in the Dark and we’re so happy to have her back in the fold for 2011. Since we last saw Emily in 2010, she has completed post-graduate studies at AUT and has worked on contract and personal projects spanning across two and three dimensions.