Mike Nelson: Lonely Planet

Tue 19 Dec 2006–
Sun 25 Feb 2007

ACCA Main Exhibition Gallery

The year ended with the opening of Mike Nelson’s massive architectural installation, Lonely Planet in which the British artist, well known for his elaborate and ‘real’ constructed environments, converted the spaces of ACCA into a bush nocturne and abandoned dwelling.

Forlorn, and emphasising the emptiness of the Australian bush spaces, Lonely Planet transported the visitor into a world within worlds that was both sinister and special. For some viewers it recalled happy sojourns into places undiscovered, while for others the hastily evacuated spaces and dormant garage conjured up ideas of threat and unease.  

Curator: Rebecca Coates

Publication
Mike Nelson: Lonely Planet

In the Press
21 December, MX City Beat, Rooms with a view

December, Beat, Lonely Planet
3 January, The Age, Doors or perception

10 January, Herald Sun, A generation sent packing
Summer, Art & Australia, Mike Nelson

Other Material
Education Kit

Artists

Mike Nelson