

Part of an ongoing body of work, the exhibition suggests the artist's fascination with the new identities immigrants and exiles build as they resettle and form attachments to unfamiliar places.

Her multi-sensory installation for the Gallery, Weight of the Human Heart, combines light, sculpture, projection and sound, encouraging viewers to experience what de Freitas describes as an interior sensation a private reconnaissance of the conceptual space of the heart. Personal histories and concepts of 'home' and 'belonging' have long interested West-Indies-born, Auckland-based artist Nancy de Freitas. MiPlank with an acoustic backing reduces impact sound by up to 19dB - Ideal for multi-residential or commercial space.'The past, with its complexities and its elemental, incorruptible memories, is etched permanently but coloured differently in the present day light.' MiPlank is suitable for installation to homes as well as a range of heavy duty commercial spaces. Thicker and longer design of the planks, means MiPlank is easy to install and adds a feeling of spaciousness to any room.Made for busy families, MiPlank features a PUR coating that makes it easy to maintain.MiPlank with an Acoustic backing - available in 8 of the MiPlank shades.15 planks inspired by natural timber, each containing unique knot and grain detailing.For those requiring a high-performing acoustic product, without wanting to compromise on design, 8 shades from the MiPlank collection are also available with a specially – formulated acoustic backing, when impact sound reduction is an important factor. Featuring a PUR coating and heavy duty commercial wear layer, MiPlank is designed to last. Featuring longer, thicker planks, MiPlank is easy to install and quiet underfoot. MiPlank is designed purposefully for Australian homes and busy families.
