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
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

How does "Uncle Charles" balance light and dark?

The recorded values for "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey are: deep_shadow brightness, soft shadow luminance.

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

The colors of "Uncle Charles" show a soft shadow luminance.

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

Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey was 63 years old when creating "Uncle Charles" in 2022. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1959.

Where can I see the original "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey?

"Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey is on display at the Biennale of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

Who created "Uncle Charles"?

The artist behind "Uncle Charles" is Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey. The work is catalogued under Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey's name.

Does the copyright of "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey allow reproductions?

The copyright status of "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey is clear: the work is still protected by copyright. Its presence at the Biennale of Sydney does not change that status.

In what year was "Uncle Charles" by Heather Ackroyd And Dan Harvey created?

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

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