circles of existence | PLATFORM: centre

PLATFORM centre is thrilled to announce, circles of existence, a solo

exhibition by 2023 PLATFORM Photography Award Winner,

Taylor McArthur (MB/QC). Please join us for the opening reception on

8 March, 2024 from 7PM until 9PM with McArthur in attendance.

EXHIBITION | 8 March - 6 April

OPENING RECEPTION | 8 March, 2024 - 7PM until 9PM

circles of existence is a digital odyssey that seeks to weave together my vivid

dreams, love, the cyclical nature of life and the infinite dance between the sun

and moon to narrate a story that transcends the linear confines of time.

Dreams have always been a cornerstone of my existence; they are the lens through which I view the past, navigate the present and envision the future. Growing up with intensely vivid dreams has allowed me to connect with planes of existence beyond the tangible, where time spirals freely. Love is the force that connects the dots between the individual and the collective. It is both the journey and the destination, a testament to the enduring strengths of bonds that goes beyond time and space.

The cyclical nature of life - embodied by the cycles of the sun and moon, day and night, seasons and life phases all mirrors the understanding of my existence. We see life as not a linear journey but a series of interconnected circles and cycles where the end is also the beginning. circles of existence reflects this belief to explore the seamless flow of time echoing the past into the future.

A response by Casey Koyczan to circles of existence.

BIOGRAPHY

Taylor McArthur (Niná wašte šiyo poǧa hą́ska wíya/hummingbird woman) Nakoda of Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation. Raised in Southwestern Manitoba currently residing in Montreal, Quebec. Sheʾs a current Computation Arts Specialization undergraduate student in Concordia's Fine Arts faculty. McArthur is an award-winning digital artist working with 3D animation, video game design, and video. Her practice is informed by Indigenous Futurisms, and she seeks to situate her Indigenous culture within both the modern and a potential future vision.