Stanley Dock: Brook Andrew

Brook Andrew presents a new large-scale neon work at Stanley Dock, entitled ‘NGAAY’ (2023) (a Wiradjuri word meaning ‘to see’).

Stanley Dock, L3

Combining languages including Irish, Scottish Gaelic, isiXhosa, Wiradjuri, Urdu, Mandarin and Welsh, the commission symbolises the cultural and historical linguistic diversity of Merseyside. It is at once a celebration and a critical examination of this diversity, highlighting its origins in the city’s history of trade in goods and enslaved peoples. The river Mersey acts as a witness to these histories of violence and extraction which remain mapped across the world today: Sydney, Australia is home to a place called Birkenhead Point and a suburb named Liverpool. These duplicate monikers serve as reminders of the British colonial exploits that spanned the globe. Through centring indigenous language and perspectives, Andrew’s work questions the limitations imposed by colonial power structures, historical amnesia, and stereotyping. Drawing on his Wiradjuri heritage (Indigenous Australian), Andrew disrupts Western conventions of space and time, to present alternative histories and ways of being.

Stanley Dock: Brook Andrew

Stanley Dock, L3

Liverpool Biennial · Yindyamarra And The Power Of Slow

Meditative Audio Guide: 'Yindyamarra And The Power Of Slow'

Learning to do things slowly is a key element of Yindymarra – the aboriginal philosophy central to Brook Andrew’s works. This audio meditates on the wellbeing benefits of going slowly as well as how difficult it can be for us to slow down in the 21st century.

Liverpool Biennial · The Body Remembers

Meditative Audio Guide: 'The Body Remembers'

Several artworks included in Liverpool Biennial highlight the effects of colonialism on the descendants of people who were enslaved.
They acknowledge the trauma Black bodies have experienced and continue to experience – contemplating the effect on people’s mental and physical health today. This meditation explores the relationship between the body and stress, and how movement is medicine when it comes to processing difficult and challenging emotions.

Liverpool Biennial · Mindful Walking In The City

Meditative Audio Guide: 'Mindful Walking In The City'

Mindfulness is a technique that has been proven to improve our mental wellbeing. This audio recording is an opportunity for you to enjoy a more mindful experience of the Biennial, whether that’s engaging with an artwork or simply walking from one venue to another.

Liverpool Biennial · Slow Looking At Art

Meditative Audio Guide: 'Slow Looking At Art'

Mindfulness is a technique that has been proven to improve our mental wellbeing. This audio recording is an invitation to look more slowly and consciously as a way to enjoy a more mindful experience when engaging with artworks across the Biennial.