Nancy Whiston is a contemporary art curator and graphic designer. Guided by the belief that art should transcend observation, her commitment lies in creating transformative experiences that challenge traditional exhibition boundaries. Nancy guides her work with the philosophy that art should be felt as much as it is seen.
With a keen eye for the unconventional, Nancy's research interests delve into the depths of the contemporary sublime, exploring the intersection of large-scale space transformation, cross-modal perception, perceptual illusions, and the effect of temporal dissolution on the viewer.
Nancy's curatorial intentions are centered on shifting the focus from observation to the physical sensations elicited by artwork. She is intrigued by operational processes that transform exhibitions into sites of performative experiences, integrating diverse sensory modalities and design to enhance the perception of the artwork itself. Through adept manipulation of design elements such as lighting, way-finding, materiality, installation techniques, colour, and spatial layout, she endeavours to orchestrate environments that evoke a strong visceral response.
