'Kingston Sounds' by Susannah Langley

Next date: Friday, 04 September 2026 | 12:00 AM to Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 11:59 PM

A photo from inside a virtual reality environment that shows abstract colourful, lines and marks made in response to sounds heard by the artist at Testing Grounds, Southbank, Naarm/Melbourne.

An exhibition in Kingston's outdoor lightbox gallery, displaying a series of abstract drawings created in virtual reality, made in response to field recordings of the sounds of places, spaces and events in the City of Kingston. In addition to seeing the work, audience members will be able use QR codes to hear the sounds on which the drawings are based.

These works build on research developed as part of Susannah Langley's Master of Fine Arts at The University of Melbourne, investigating drawing in response to environmental sounds in three-dimensional virtual environments. These artworks invite audiences to interact in some way by moving through, touching and/or listening to the work.

Image credit: Susannah Langley, Testing Grounds Sounds - city midday, 2020, Tilt Brush drawing created as part of MFA at University of Melbourne, courtesy of the artist.

About the artist

Susannah Langley is a visual artist whose practice encompasses experimental drawing, installation, and sound using unconventional media such as conductive material, found objects, field recording and virtual reality to explore ideas of lived spaces.

Since 2013, she has collaborated on works that people can move through, listen to and touch, to summon stories and soundscapes.

These works have included virtual reality experiences and installations that have been featured in exhibitions, festivals, and prizes, nationally and internationally.

Langley also delivers creative tech-based workshops for young people in schools. She has a Master of Fine Arts from The University of Melbourne.

Celebration event

Please join the artist at the exhibition celebration event on Thursday 3 September from 6pm to 8pm, at Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin.
Includes complimentary drinks and nibbles.

RSVPs are appreciated and will open closer to the time. 

Join a free public program

See and experience the artworks using a VR headset, as the artist guides you through a tour of her virtual reality studio at Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin, during the exhibition. 

More information and RSVPs will open closer to the exhibition, please check back again.

 

When

  • Friday, 04 September 2026 | 12:00 AM - Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 11:59 PM

Location

Outdoor Lightbox Gallery

Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, 3189, View Map

Consider walking, cycling or using public transport options, leaving your car at home.

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Cost

Free

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Visible 24/7

Location

Outside Kingston Arts Centre

Contact

Kingston Arts
(03) 9556 4440
visualarts@kingston.vic.gov.au

 

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