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Please join us to mark the opening of Singing Triangles, an exhibition of sonic sculpture by Gary Hunt.“A figurative tripod is the basis for the current exploration of metal and percussion by Gary Hunt … Characterised by three elegant steel square profile legs that rise on an arc then spin in a triadic turn to meet at a machined head destination. Every detail is highly crafted with his recognisable vernacular, but this time his problem-solving and resolution are dedicated towards his love of percussion.”
– James McCarthy
Gary Hunt’s Singing Triangles transforms the gallery into an interactive percussion orchestra where sound and steel sculpture meet. Drawing on his past as percussionist of the Terrorways and his mastery of metalworking, Gary’s works combine found objects with carefully crafted percussion shapes such as bells, chimes, and drums. Each piece plays with rhythm and form, featuring a mix of manual and electronic mechanisms from hand-operated cranks to Arduino-controlled solenoids and stepper motors, inviting visitors to engage and create sound.
Designed to accompany Gary’s own playing, the works, from a certain angle, resemble musicians ready to launch into a classic-industrial bombardment. At the same time, their minimalistic simplicity echoes Greg Locke’s robo-punk icons, The Trons, as well as across time and space to Brancusi’s iconic columns. Like Brancusi’s work, which balances organic form with an industrial aesthetic, Gary’s sculptures combine mechanical precision with a flowing, organic design that elevates raw materials into finely crafted objects alive with sonic potential.
As instruments, the works can be sounded manually through cranks and levers or electronically through microprocessors. Visitors can interact with the sculptures, exploring their rhythms and resonance. Gary’s contrasting of mechanical intricacy and organic design give the works an almost human quality. The materialities of steel and sound come together as auditory sculptures reflecting his expertise as a craftsman and interest in sound and music, speaking to his deep knowledge of metalworking gained over many years as a furniture maker and diesel engineer.
The result is a collection of pieces that traverse the boundaries of art, music, and mechanics.
Exhibition opens: Thursday 4 September, 5.30pm, with refreshments by Liberty Breweries
Hours: 12 – 4pm, Wednesday – Saturday
Closes: Saturday 2 August
Special event: Performance with Jed Town (Fetus Productions), details to come.
Gary Hunt works from his self-built studio and workshop in Auckland. He creates sculptures, designs and crafts furniture, and explores experimental music. His work has been compared to that of renowned sculptor and furniture designer Harry Bertoia, with early inspiration drawn from Jean Tinguely’s kinetic art. Hunt has showcased his work in exhibitions both nationally and internationally.
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