TIM MEAKINS 

 

Tim Meakins is an Artist and Designer based in Perth, Western Australia. Working across sculpture, painting, print, animation and publishing, he employs a visual grammar drawn from the history (and present) of computer graphics/operating systems and cartoons to create intensely energetic propositions around the ever-mutating forms, limits, plasticity, optical register and possibilities of digital and analogue states-of-being. Through processes of digital prototyping and industrial fabrication, he explores the human connection and physicality, examining how far the body can be pushed, stretched, and resculpted. These creative outcomes often appear as cartoonish manifestations of strength and power; bright characters in demonstrative poses, flexing and lifting heavy objects whilst referencing an array of cultural tropes, from remixed folklore and worldbuilding to fantasy and gym culture.

 

GREEN CATERPILLAR GOES FOR A WALK
 

This work directly connects to Signal The Moment I Disconnect, a new body of work exploring the intersection of technology and human connection to the natural world. Through repetition and symbolism, the exhibition highlights how these relationships manifest. In this piece, the caterpillar—a representation of nature—walks on all fours like a human, with its segmented body linked by metallic joints that connect the shoes to the body. This fusion of organic and mechanical elements reflects the broader themes of the exhibition. Created through VR drawing and 3D modeling, the work itself embodies the tension between digital and physical making.

As an artist working primarily with digital tools, Meakins explores the implications of creating within virtual spaces. The reliance on these technologies raises questions about the nature of art-making and the growing detachment from tactile, hands-on processes. This disconnection from traditional methods of creation serves as a reflection of a broader loss of intimacy with the natural world—one that continues to evolve as technology reshapes how we interact with our environment.

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Details:

Artist: Tim Meakins, Perth - West Australia

Title: Green Caterpillar Goes For A Walk

Pool Board size: 615 x 405cm

Date: February 21, —May 02, 2025
Curator: Erkan Demiroglu

Photo: Thomas Schoger
 

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​Web: www.tim-meakins.com
Supported by: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Western Australia + Kulturbüro Krefeld