On the philosophy of time-travel – Moray Art Centre hosts Edinburgh based artist Robert Powell in new surreal exhibition, with support from Moray based artist Gillian Neish
Moray Art Centre would like to invite you to Robert Powell’s exhibition Conference for Chrononauts, with supporting artist Gillian Neish. Come and explore the arcane and the speculative unearthed through printmaking and collage.
There has only ever been one Conference for Chrononauts but some attendees have gone every year of their adult lives. They go to meet chrononauts who travel through time via their clothes, or who have attempted to record every utopia that has ever existed. Chrononauts discuss buildings where time flows at different speeds through different rooms, they reflect on how quarantine can stick time still and they make plans to retire to Greyghar, the nursing home at the end of time. Artist Robert Powell and philosopher Alasdair Richmond explore the ideas involved in Alasdair’s work with the philosophy of time travel. Conference for Chrononauts explores philosophical concepts and conundrums in a way that’s accessible, engaging and beautiful to look at. Science hasn’t yet come up with a way to travel through time, but the philosophy of time travel makes sure that all the intellectual problems have been thoroughly thought through for when it does.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Robert Powell
Edinburgh based artist Robert Powell employs an encyclopedic exploration of the philosophical concepts and conundrums of time-travel. Science hasn’t yet come up with a way to travel through time, but the philosophy of time travel makes sure that all the intellectual problems have been thoroughly thought through for when it does. His unique artistic voice occupies a place where art meets science and history – by blending the line between the past, present and future through uncanny utopian imagery.
Follow Robert on Instagram: @robert_powell_artist
Gillian Neish
Using drawing and writing, Moray based artist Gillian Neish uses a speculative approach to make sense of the world around her. Her collaborations are often interdisciplinary, working with scientists & medical practitioners to realise creative art projects. Her artist books and works on paper have exhibited in group shows internationally. She has also had solo exhibitions in Leeds, Wakefield, Devizes, Orkney, and Moray.
Follow Gillian on Instagram: @sylviaplantstomatoes
