Feelings of darkness are an inevitability in day-to-day life and an essential component of the human condition. Despite its negative connotations, an absence of light is an anchor point of our sensibility, refining our ability to detect the positivity or negativity of a thought, situation, or experience.
Without it, our perception of what is good and what is bad would be skewed, disabling our better judgement and amplifying strife when difficulties emerge.
Humans are diurnal creatures that thrive during the daytime, utilising nights in between to recharge and process memories. We engage with physical and emotional darkness in times of sadness, isolation, or fear, allowing us to investigate adversity and hypothesise new ways of overcoming it. Art continues to act as a medium for this to take place; “Noir” – Artist Book by SU4IP is a wiro-bound exhibition celebrating the potential of art practice as a conduit of darkness.
I warmly invite you to browse this profound collection. I sincerely hope that you enjoy engaging with this publication as much as I did creating it, as well as collaborating alongside so many wonderful individuals.
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