Uncle Charles Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey · 2022

  • Creation date2022
  • MuseumBiennale of Sydney
In the photography of Ackroyd & Harvey, notions of passage of time and transience are evoked through the use of a living plant material – seedling grass. The artists use grass grown from seed on vertical surfaces as a living photographic medium, which they term ‘photographic photosynthesis’. In a darkroom setting using projected light through a negative image, the emergent blade of grass has an extraordinary capacity to record complex photographic images through the production of chlorophyll. Each germinating blade of grass produces a concentration of chlorophyll pigment that relates to the amount of projected light available to it, and the strength of green produced is according to the intensity of light received. Gradual fading of the image may occur over time due to natural UV bleaching by light.Responding to ‘place’ is integral to how Ackroyd & Harvey develop ideas. To make the photographic content for rīvus, the artists worked with Uncle Charles ‘Chicka’ Madden, a widely respected Gadigal Elder, and his grand-daughter Lille Madden, First Nations director at Groundswell, a giving platform for climate action, and activist with Indigenous youth climate network Seed Mob.

Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey (1959 –)

Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey: UK artists exploring ecology, architecture, & activism through photography, printmaking & installations. Innovative art duo.

Biennale of Sydney (Sydney, Australia)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Uncle Charles
  • Artist: Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey
  • Year: 2022
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Biennale of Sydney
  • Main color: Sap Green
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

Is "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

How old was Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey when creating "Uncle Charles" in 2022?

When "Uncle Charles" was created in 2022, Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey - born in 1959 - was 63 years old.

How much light do the colors of "Uncle Charles" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey is dark.

What is the perceived brightness of "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey?

In terms of perceived brightness, "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey is deep_shadow.

Is "Uncle Charles" held in the country of its creator?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey was born in United Kingdom, and the original "Uncle Charles" is held in a museum in Australia.

Which artist is "Uncle Charles" attributed to?

"Uncle Charles" was created by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey. The information on this page describes Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey's original work.

What is the creation date of "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey?

The creation of "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey is dated 2022.

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