Western Line

David Cowlard and Andrew Moon/RST

Audio Foundation
Parisian Ties And Belts Sub-Basement/4 Poynton Terrace, Auckland CBD

20 September - 21 October, 2023

Opening Wednesday 20 September at 5.30pm

A city symphony by David Cowlard and Andrew Moon/RST.

The Western Line is the railway line that runs from the city centre of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to the outer suburb of Swanson, and back again.

Thousands of people ride the railway on their daily commute. A journey by train allows for a unique experience of the city. Architecture is seen in part, often at speed. The railway cuts through closely packed urban housing, light industry, suburban homes and out into the greener rural landscapes.

Graffiti merges with street signs and billboards, and rail passengers view this flickering landscape while thinking of other things, other images.

Western Line expands this fragmented terrain and explores the aural and visual moments where the railway intersects the urban fabric. City and soundscape are interwoven to match the situational experience from the window of the train while also responding to the rhythms of daily life.

A limited-edition audio cassette will be released to accompany the exhibition.

Opens: Wednesday 20 September, 5.30pm, with refreshments by Liberty Breweries and Decibel Wines
Hours: 12 – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday
Closes: Saturday 21 October

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