Cerith Wyn Evans' Major Solo Exhibition at MCA Australia Transforms Sydney with Light and Sound
Cerith Wyn Evans presents his inaugural significant solo exhibition in the Asia-Pacific, titled 'in light of the visible', at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney, running until 19 October 2025. The exhibition showcases immersive installations that blend light, sound, and sculpture. Notable pieces include 'Sydney Drift' (2025), 'Two Gravity Gongs' (2025), 'Composition for 37 Flutes' (2018), 'F=O=U=N=T=A=I=N' (2020), and 'Neon Forms (after Noh)' (2015–ongoing). Curator Lara Strongman characterizes the exhibition as a reflective journey, while Director Suzanne Cotter refers to it as a 'polyphonic immersion'. Additional public activities feature sonic improvisations, performances from The Catchment Dance Collective, and Tai Chi classes. Wyn Evans, hailing from Wales, draws inspiration from music and literature, engaging with the environment and artists like James Turrell.
Key facts
- Cerith Wyn Evans' exhibition 'in light of the visible' runs until 19 October 2025 at MCA Australia in Sydney.
- This is Wyn Evans' first major solo exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Key installations include 'Sydney Drift' (2025) and 'Two Gravity Gongs' (2025), which interact with Sydney's light and sound.
- The exhibition features works like 'Composition for 37 Flutes' (2018) and 'F=O=U=N=T=A=I=N' (2020), a large neon wall.
- Curator Lara Strongman likens the show to a garden for contemplative wandering.
- Director Suzanne Cotter describes it as a 'polyphonic immersion' into light, sound, and poetry.
- Public programs involve the Sydney Conservatorium, The Catchment Dance Collective, and Tai Chi sessions.
- Wyn Evans' practice is influenced by music, literature, and philosophy, evolving from 1980s experimental film.
Entities
Artists
- Cerith Wyn Evans
- James Turrell
- Tracey Emin
- Ryoji Ikeda
- David Tudor
- Simon Cartwright
- Hamish McIntosh
- Ollie Hammick
- George Darrell
- Agostino Osio
Institutions
- Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
- Saint Martin’s School of Art
- Royal College of Art
- White Cube
- Pirelli Hangar Bicocca
- Sydney Conservatorium
- The Catchment Dance Collective
- Aesthetica Magazine
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Wales
- United Kingdom
- London
- Circular Quay
- Warrane
- Sydney Harbour
- Milan
- Italy