A Matter of Perspective brings together a group of contemporary artists who reject the constraints and boundaries of traditional representation and perspective, exploring new ways of seeing and interpreting the world. Their works offer a fresh perspective on how we perceive, represent, and experience reality, and encourages us to rethink traditional hierarchies of perspective in art. Through their diverse approaches and techniques, they challenge the viewer to question their assumptions and engage with the process of looking in new ways.
The emergence of linear perspective and its skilled application in Renaissance Europe brought with it a hierarchy that extended far beyond the field of art. A narrative of history was developed in which the development of perspective in art became an indicator of the development of a culture or civilisation. In the West, the ability to convincingly replicate a three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface was considered the primary objective, and measure of an artist’s technical skill. Fortunately, artists have continued to expand our understanding of perspective, critically engaging with the process of seeing to work against a singular Westernised narrative. By rejecting the traditional canon and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, these artists are forging new paths and creating a dialogue about the power of perception in shaping our collective reality.