TOTAL CONTROL

28-year-old Hannah Smith is a local Gold Coast artist who has lived in Melbourne for the past few years. She has held a residency in an art gallery in Miami known as “The WALLS” for the last three months to showcase her work, “TOTAL CONTROL”, available between the 9th and 23rd of May 2015. Her installation is achieved by acquiring second-hand musical instruments that are either not in working condition or are just tucked away in Queensland homes gathering dust, such as the amplifier named ‘Maybe’.

On the opening night of her exhibition, she explains the process of obtaining the instruments from people who once had dreams of being famous musicians. This method is also relevant as, during her studies at the Queensland College of Art (QCA), she delved into the world of punk music; while not fully knowing the aspects of playing the instruments, she became a self-taut musician throughout this time.

Hannah also explains a method linking drawing to her work, which originates from her Fine Art background. However, the instruments are rendered unusable due to being disconnected from each other. While also having extra-long pieces added to the cymbal and the tom drum and having the chair bent. They are given a second chance in their ‘life’ by creating a silent ‘noise’ throughout the space.

TOTAL CONTROL has come about through various other formations of similar installations throughout the years for Hannah. Overall, this installation is an analogy to punk music while incorporating a do-it-yourself method.

© 2015