Ron Rowe

'ManyanthOMES' . . . Video Stills and Sculpture . . . 1998


This work incorporates images from my video diary from trips to the Northern Territory Images from my Sculptures are scanned and digitally maneuvered within the piece to relate and enhance the outback forms. Attention is focused on the transition that takes place with my man made forms against the natural termite mounds.

These termite mounds are imposing and spectacular and are homes to millions of ants that live off the grasses on the planes. They often align in the direction of North to South so the ants can work on the cool side and escape the heat of the day. They are also elevated above the ground to avoid flooding when heavy rains come