White room

Arum, a White Room was an exhibition of work by Nelson based artist, Anne Rush, accompanied by lively events and education programmes. Arum explored the relationship between shadow and light, memory and experience, loss and hope looking at the emotional transitions in our lives. Focusing on the symbol of the arum lily and using an entirely white palette, the mixed media installation created spaces of contemplation, reflection and interaction.

The floor, walls and special furniture were all painted in Resene Alabaster (blackened white) and Resene Sea Fog (greyed white), decorated by the white sculptured arum lily forms that appear to float in space. A theatre lighting specialist created a special lighting plan to heighten the whiteness and make shadows an effective part of the art work. Pathways through the installation led to quiet resting places and a journal to record thoughts and responses.

Striking in its seeming simplicity, the exhibition showcases the power of white and light.

From the Resene News – issue 4/2008

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