Thomas Pausz, Haunted Ecologies, 25 April – 13 July 2024, Stanley Picker Gallery, Kingston University, London
Thomas Pausz’ solo show Haunted Ecologies intersects the research fields of media, ecology and ‘hauntology’ – the understanding that our perception of contemporary environment and culture is always haunted by spectres of the past and by hopes and visions of the future – to propose an immersive installation echoing the transformations of local ecosystems.
Stanley Picker Gallery is situated on an island along the Hogsmill River, a tributary of the Thames.The installation echoes the transformations of the river over time and traces how, from Eadweard Muybridge’s landscapes and spirit photography to contemporary digital image making techniques the media constellations we design are evolving with and changing our perception of the ecosystem.