Dark Matters, Fitzroy, 2006 – Patrick Rodriguez

Dark Matters, Fitzroy, 2006

This series explores the theatrical possibilities inherent in the back lanes of one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs; Fitzroy – teeming with histories past and imagined. I have approached these spaces, urban atmospheres, as readymade sets. Each back lane provides its own unique arrangement of visual elements, including stencil art, signage, textures and materials.

The ‘set’ is dramatised by placing a series of stand-alone objects as the main character; and articulating with what is visually available in order to assemble an image. The choice of objects, many of which are from childhood, conjures a mystery and invites the viewer to elaborate their own dramaturgy or associations about what was or may be performed in those spaces.

Patrick Rodriguez

Patrick was born in Bogota, Columbia and has been living in Melbourne since 2002.

He had many exhibitions throughout 1998 and 1999 in Columbia and studied Fine Arts at the National University of Columbia in 2001. He is currently enrolled in Diploma of Arts, Applied Photography at RMIT.

Patrick has also been a photographer’s assistant since 2004.

Email: rophoto@alphalink.com.au