Slow Looking Workshop: Materialnonmaterial

Join us at Verge to explore the inner workings of a quantum science laboratory through the lens of contemporary art.

In the quantum lab, scientific phenomena that cannot be directly perceived are produced, stabilised, and made legible. In Materialnonmaterial, artist Todd Robinson brings this investigation into the gallery - exploring imperceptable phenomena through the tangible and intangible materials of sculpture, textile and sound.

This workshop invites you to slow down and get up close and personal with the imperfections, calculations and materials that are produced when art meets quantum science, through a series of curated activities.

Subverting the art historical technique of closely examining the visual fundamentals of an artwork for academic output, this workshop engages with slow looking as an exercise in mindfulness. In a world that is increasingly fast-moving, slow looking is a means of learning about the world in a way that is free from judgement, and which brings us into the present moment.

Free food and drink provided. All welcome.

Learn more about the exhibition and related public programs here.

Verge Access
Wheelchair access - there are two lifts available: one on City Rd and one on Maze Crescent.

Accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located about 90 metres from Verge. They are equipped with a handrail. A baby-change table is available.
Guide Dogs and support animals are welcome at Verge.

For detailed access information to the venue, please visit the Access page on Verge's website.

Accessibility

If you have accessibility requirements that you would like to notify us of, please email vergeassistant@usu.edu.au.

Image: Todd Robinson, Untitled (whiteboard), 2026, sublimation printed textile (detail). Image courtesy the artist.