Braved the overwhelm of Chadstone shopping centre on a weekend to experience the new RONE exhibition “home” and it was so worth it. It continues the theme in his past work of recreating lost domestic worlds as though the occupants disappeared leaving everything frozen in time. This one evolves from previous exhibitions by making much less use of centrepiece portraits painted on walls and by portraying outdoor scenes. Whereas previous exhibitions have been mostly in spaces with retro vibes, this one is in a shop space requiring every detail being created from scratch. The world he and his team have created is so detailed and immersive you forget where you are, it feels hard to believe you’re 10 metres from a cosmetics store.

The exhibition runs to 12 July. Entry is free, bookings are encouraged but you might be able to get walk up entry

https://www.chadstone.com.au/light-to-night/home-exhibition-by-rone

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