An Anthology of the Wind: Lottie Consalvo and Sarah Mosca

The site-specific video and sound installation offered an exploration of the invisible yet powerful force of air. 

Air, often perceived as intangible, plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Despite its seemingly elusive nature, it holds immense significance, capable of both subtle and profound effects. From drying clothes to carrying boats across oceans, air's influence is undeniable. The artwork drew inspiration from the poignant story of the "wind phone" in Otsuchi, Japan—a telephone booth where individuals could communicate with departed loved ones through the wind's whispers. 

Central to the installation was a black and white film featuring female figures assuming poses as if sculpted by the wind. This visual representation captured the essence of air's dynamic and transformative nature, inviting viewers to contemplate its intangible yet profound presence in our lives. Through the evocative imagery and accompanying soundscapes, "An Anthology of the Wind" offered a meditative journey into the unseen realms of the natural world. 

Consalvo and Mosca’s collaboration transcended traditional artistic boundaries, creating a multisensory experience that resonated deeply with audiences. Visitors were enveloped in a narrative that celebrated the beauty and mystery of the wind. 

“An Anthology of the Wind” served as a testament to the power of art to evoke contemplation, reflection, and connection with the elemental forces that shape our existence. 

The Cube

An Anthology of the Wind, 2022 Single channel video, 5:21 min

In the Node

Weightlessness: This single-channel video work depicts two figures mirroring and echoing the wind. Their movement and gestures imitate the invisible force; like weightless objects being conducted.

Lottie Consalvo and Sarah Mosca, Weightlessness, 2022. Single channel video, 2:20min

Discovery Ports

Hold #1-4: Imagine holding the wind tightly in your hands, clasping, squeezing and forming a tangible, visible and material silhouette of the wind.

Lottie Consalvo and Sarah Mosca, Hold # 1-4, 2022, clay, steel.

The North Wall

Wind Cycle: a sound installation on the North Wall.

The artists would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this work is presented and was made, the Awabakal People, and acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in this area. We extend that respect to Elders past, present and future. 

With additional thanks to Meryl Ryan, Ali Graham and Skip Willcox, Karl Brandstater, Dino Consalvo. This project was supported through The Lock-up Artist in Residency Program.