#jackhodges

INSIDE outside is a metaphor referring to the balance of extremes - trying to find that desirable balance between excess and deficiency. It is a subjective stream of consciousness within the context of the surrounding community and contemporary life in Adelaide and the South Coast. I drive back and forth for Adelaide to Goolwa prob 2 times a week. When I’m in town I get a bit excited, wanting to do lots, party, see people - meanwhile when I’m down south I usually relax, go surfing, drink tea and hang out with family. People in country/coastal towns seem to be a lot more humble in contrast to big personalities and the fast paced lifestyles of the city. I try to get the best of both worlds while not getting caught up in small town gossip or expectations/erratic pace of being in the city.The drive is somewhat meditative for me - it offers time to zone out and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

INSIDE outside is a documentation of my movements during Sept/Oct 2017. It shows who is close to me and gives a little insight into their homes. INSIDE outside was a spare of the moment idea to get some art out there before taking off to Indonesia for a year. Illustrations of interiors with felt-tip markers where digitised and projected on to an outside public space. The location remained disclosed until a few days out. 

INSIDE outside was about being accessible for me and the public. Due to the renegade nature of the show there has been no need for writing applications or gaining access. The show has been totally self-funded. Dumpster dive catering was provided to allow for minimum waste.

The show was presented for people who not aware or never given the opportunity to view art - as much as I enjoy art galleries, they are very exclusive, work is only affordable to the rich, they preach to the already converted and it involves being ‘in the scene’. 

Thanks everyone who made it. Now time to take INSIDE outside to the streets of Jakarta!

Thank you Patrick Murphy for the photos!