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Sunday, 19 August 2018

My Monster: The Human-Animal Hybrid exhibition review | RMIT University

My Monster: The Human-Animal Hybrid is an exhibition at RMIT Gallery that looks at our relationships and perceptions of the non-humans who are among us. Curated by Evelyn Tsitas, the exhibition is divided into five different and curious sections: xenos (foreigner / stranger), mythos (stories / narratives), tokos (childbirth / reproduction), eros (erotic love) and kosmos (the world).

A highlight of the exhibition is in mythos, with Moira Finucane and David Verhagen’s Fur Can’t Fly (The Mourning of the Fur). This is beautifully conceived immersive, multi sensory installation that tells of a transformative journey in the mountains of Brazil. The evocative score by Shinjuku Thief and the soothing yet commanding voice of Finucane aid you through your journey. The specially designed vibrating chair and the lighting design by Thomas Dahlrnburg and Verhagen are simply stunning. With your eyes closed, every movement of the chair and sliver of light slipping into your vision makes you believe you are living this uplifting tale.