Event
Adelaide
Manifest Destiny
Adelaide
Event
An epic photographic and immersive study by acclaimed South Australian artist Alex Frayne, exploring the fractured psyche of modern America. Shot almost entirely on analogue film over three years and across nine states, Frayne's lens focuses on the fringes of the West, Deep South, and Bible Belt—places where the mythology of America meets its stark realities. From the dreamers of Venice Beach to the haunted plains of Nevada and the forgotten towns of the Ozarks, MANIFEST DESTINY offers a raw, outsider portrait of a nation in crisis.
Featuring an original vapourwave-inspired score by Donnie Sloan (Empire of the Sun), the exhibition takes visitors on a multi-sensory journey across vast still imagery to full immersion, providing an intimate insight into Alex Frayne's unique creative process. From ILA's Gallery to its Immersive Studio, audiences enter a retro American motel into an expansive LED environment where Frayne's photographs come alive through moving image, sound, and light. MANIFEST DESTINY premieres as part of the Adelaide Festival 2026, redefining how we see—and feel—the art of photography in the digital age.
Credits: Alex Frayne – Photographic Artist | Donnie Sloan – Musician | Danni Zuvela – Curator | Julianne Pierce – Producer
Featuring an original vapourwave-inspired score by Donnie Sloan (Empire of the Sun), the exhibition takes visitors on a multi-sensory journey across vast still imagery to full immersion, providing an intimate insight into Alex Frayne's unique creative process. From ILA's Gallery to its Immersive Studio, audiences enter a retro American motel into an expansive LED environment where Frayne's photographs come alive through moving image, sound, and light. MANIFEST DESTINY premieres as part of the Adelaide Festival 2026, redefining how we see—and feel—the art of photography in the digital age.
Credits: Alex Frayne – Photographic Artist | Donnie Sloan – Musician | Danni Zuvela – Curator | Julianne Pierce – Producer
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