This work is part of Susie Dureau’s 2025 solo exhibition, Rhythmia.

“Spectrograms have played a crucial role in informing this body of work. By translating recorded pulses and frequencies into images, I have become attuned to an invisible reality that exists beyond human perception. These visual traces reveal the many ways that non-human species communicate. My paintings seek to echo this, offering a kind of visual listening, a space where sound and rhythm become visible. My works invite the viewer to sense the pulse of the earth, feel the unseen currents that connect us to the world, and experience the shared rhythm of body and landscape.”

“Crested I celebrates the vibrant nature of the Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. The brushstrokes, informed by sound recordings, translate the intricate complexity of the bird’s squawk into dynamic movement on the canvas. Sweeping strokes and rich golden hues evoke its energy and playful intellect, inviting the viewer to connect with its untamed spirit.”