Revival Roadshow
Revival Roadshow is a surreal virtual reality experience that resurrects 17th-century Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in a museum of the future. In this strange afterlife, Tasman appears as both hero and relic, standing with a Dutch flag in a wasteland made of plastic remains. The viewer is drawn into a shifting narrative where multiple timelines collide and history folds in on itself. Combining absurd humour and dark surrealism, the work reflects on colonial myth-making, power, and the ways history is continuously rewritten in the wake of environmental and cultural decay.
Luke Conroy (1990, Tasmania) is an Australian artist, sociologist and educator based in the Netherlands. He graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Arts in 2012 and then went on to study for a Diploma of Teaching and Learning at the Charles Darwin University, specialising in art and media. He frequently collaborates with Dutch audiovisual designer and visual artist Anne Fehres. Together they engage with social concerns, ecological issues and interdisciplinary innovation. Their work has been awarded and displayed across Europe including at The European Cultural Foundation, The Italian Ministry of Culture, Goethe Institut, Arts Tasmania (Australia), Viborg Kunsthal (Denmark) and The Pier2 Art Center (Taiwan).
Anne Fehres (1988) is an interdisciplinary artist from The Netherlands, drawing from a documentary film background to explore social and ecological narratives. Expanding the boundaries of documentary film, Fehres employs speculative fiction, XR technologies and humour to bring attention to the challenges of contemporary society. Her multimedia practice is rooted in research, manifesting in digital art, photography, sound design, video and installations. Across her projects, Fehres utilizes digital collage techniques, blending diverse styles and visuals to reflect the dynamic and fragmented nature of digital culture.
