A Robot Attempts to Eat a Chicken Nugget

Overview

The rising threat of robots is not simply the stuff of science fiction. Curated by Luke Letourneau, this Firstdraft show looks to be more Terminator than Ted Talk when it comes to technology. It’s all about mess — natural and artificial. That means loose wires and pastel-coloured goop. Sprawled out in the gallery space will be work from four artists, each looking at a different relationship between humans and technology.

Tully Arnot will be working with the idea of “uncanny residue”, while Josh Harle focuses on bringing out the performative aspects of technology. Louise Zhang is pushing back against order and rationality. Her work will explore notions of leakage — that frequently unwanted excess that can be both squeamish and satisfying. And finally, Jason Phu will be using inanimate objects to channel and satirise the worst bits of human nature.

Part of another monthly showcase of emerging artists, this group show will be running alongside Still Life, I’m New Here and The Surrounding Lines.

If this exhibition (or the title alone) piques your interest, venture down to Woolloomooloo for the opening party on July 1.