Fiona Davies - Once Upon A Time Long Ago And Far Away: A Short History Of Removal

Once Upon A Time Long Ago And Far Away: A Short History Of Removal (2022) 45mins

Combining a tabletop sculptural work of back-lit medical imaging displayed on modified Tupperware domestic containers, projection and a spoken word performance of fiction and non-fiction elements, this work dwells in the liminal space of the patient as an often-transitory player in the stratified world of the practice of medicine. The audience are encouraged to be participants in the dimly-lit, hushed, intimate space, reminiscent of a hospital ward. As Fiona speaks, the audience moves around the table in formation, viewing each vessel and slide in turn, mentally stitching together the static objects in one narrative, embodying the moving image. Considering the images’ ambiguities, each person makes their own personal connections and meaning from the collection of works. This unique experience offers audiences the opportunity to reflect, and question the nature and meaning of the seen and unseen, the observed and the experienced, in this liminal space.

PARKING

On-street parking is available nearby in Station St and Harley Ave, or at Mount Victoria Train Station (10 minute stroll).

PLEASE NOTE

We regret due to it’s unusual off-road site, access to Rhomboid performance space is not suitable for wheelchairs or those with limited mobility.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE FOR ACCESSING RHOMBOID STUDIO                                                         Due to the dangerous road bend, please ONLY approach Rhomboid via Station Street traffic light intersection, crossing over at the lights towards the old post office. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS THE GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY anywhere except at the traffic lights at the corner of GWH and Station St. Please follow the pedestrian footpath that leads from the traffic lights / old post office, running East, parallel (to the right) of the GWH (7 minute walk).  You may need a torch in some sections as street lights are sporadic. The entrance is marked by 2 pink flags. Please return to your car by the reverse route, do not be tempted to cross the Highway. An usher will meet you at the carpark entrance and lead you safely to and from the performance space. Sturdy footwear should be worn as there is some uneven ground and it may be wet from rain.