Tamara Dean's latest exhibition has been featured in an article in the Sydney Morning Herald. Here and Now is an immersive installation piece bringing together sight, touch, sound and scent in order to immerse viewers in nature. The installation itself is a single dark room with three walls lined with mirrors and the fourth bearing an enormous photograph of nude figures in nature. The floor is flooded with water, with only a few stepping stones providing a place to stand. The space is also permeated by the sound of insects and an organic, muddy smell 'like water on rocks.' "(Here and Now) is a reminder about the value of nature in our lives and also that we are intrinsically linked to nature." - Tamara Dean in the Sydney Morning Herald. The true nature of the artwork was kept a secret by Dean right up until it's opening, the only clue being that it would be 'an immersive experience.' The work also signals a new direction for Dean's practice. With her origins in photography, the artist took the opportunity to paint late last year with her finalist entry in the Portia Geach Memorial award. Though after this piece, the possibilities for Tamara's art are endless. Tamara Dean is currently the artist in residence at The University of NSW To read the article in the Sydney Morning Herald, click here Watch an interview with Tamara Dean about Here and Now below. Tamara Dean, Here and Now Studio 1, UNSW, Kensington, entry via gate 2 off High st. Thursday February 5, 6 - 8pm Saturday February 7, 2 - 5pm