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On the Origins of Art I – II<\/em>, 2016. Single Channel HD video, hyper realistic sound with tactile dimension.<\/p>\n I’m excited to announce the exhibition Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise<\/em> that will be touring around Australia between 2024 and 2026.<\/p>\n “Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise<\/i>\u00a0presents new works from Cardoso\u2019s\u00a0Spiders of Paradise<\/i>\u00a0photographic series (2018\u2013ongoing), alongside her acclaimed video work\u00a0On the Origins of Art I-II<\/i>\u00a0(2016). Cardoso\u2019s subject is the tiny Australian Maratus spider \u2013 measuring less than 5mm in size \u2013 and their unique, brightly-coloured abdomens, which form part of their elaborate mating rituals. Across a suite of large-scale photographs, the exquisite multi-coloured patterns of various species of Maratus are presented as individual portraits. Produced in collaboration with scientific imager Geoff Thompson and entomologist Andy Wang from the Queensland Museum, each image is comprised of over 1000 individual photos, which together reveal stunning nuances of colour and form in incredible detail.<\/p>\n Cardoso\u2019s video\u00a0On the Origins of Art I-II<\/i>\u00a0presents the complex courtship ritual of the Maratus at an immersive scale. It showcases the spiders\u2019 sophisticated communication through dance and vibration, culminating in the display of their colourful patterned abdominal flap. Bringing together science, art and nature, this exhibition celebrates the beauty of the natural world and reveals the sophisticated lives of creatures not usually witnessed.<\/p>\n Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise<\/i> is an exhibition developed and toured by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.”<\/p>\n Spiders of Paradise: Maratus splendens from the Actual Size Series<\/em>, 2019. Deep Focus Microscopy, Pigment Print on Premium Photo Paper.<\/p>\n National tour dates and locations<\/strong><\/p>\n This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.<\/p>\n This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mariafernandacardoso.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maria-Fernanda-Cardoso_Spiders-of-Paradise-Maratus-splendens-300x300.jpg\")
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