NEȌ̷̢̜̐̋̒̌̏ͅ Ǧ̴̨͚Ĺ̵̮̙́Į̴̺̊̚T̷͔̈́C̶͖̲̾̒H̷̗̍ ̴̲̱̼͖̬̩̊͝CIŢ̴͓̦̹̂͜Y̷̝̯̯͔͒̂̊̈́̉͑̍ (Neo Glitch City)

Neo Glitch City explores (expanded) painting and video game design. While video games can seem utopian, they often carry the same othering normative violence that others anyone who does not fit one specific niche, which is usually white, straight and cis-gendered. Within this exhibition, I explore the potential of the glitch as a space of escape. Taking cues from queer theorists like Judith Butler and Judith Halberstram, I aim to create a fun videogame arcade/art exhibition environment that encourages casual conversation about queerness, representation, the glitch and escapism without the intimidation of queer academics.

The Intestinal Township

2019, Digital Image on Canvas, 76 x 101 cm

The First Level is Always Green

2019, Digital Image on Canvas, 76 x 101 cm

King’s Loop

2020, Digital Image on Canvas

The Coco Desert

2019, Digital Image on Canvas, 76 x 101 cm

Skyland

2019, Digital Image on Canvas, 76 x 101 cm

The Town Prior

2019, Digital print on paper, 59 x 84cm

The Town Prior

2019, Digital print on paper, 59 x 84cm

Untitled (Missing Town)

2019, Digital print on Paper, 76 x 101 cm,

Pink Pocket

2019, Digital print on paper, 59 x 59cm

Neo Glitch City (Installation Presentation)

2019, Video Game, Mac/PC,

Neo Glitch City

2019, Video Game Screenshot (Title Screen), Version A

Neo Glitch City

2019, Video Game Screenshot, Version A

Neo Glitch City

2019, Video Game Screenshot, Version A

Installation Photography

Exhibition History

2023 - Exhibited at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Canberra
2020 - Exhibited at Seventh Gallery, Melbourne
2019 - Exhibited at Collective Haunt Inc., Adelaide

Installation (Seventh Gallery, Melbourne)

Installation (Collective Haunt Inc, Adelaide)

Photography Credits

Artwork photography: Sam Roberts
Installation Photos 1-4: Aaron Rees
Installation Photos 5-8: Sam Roberts