History is Made at Night draws upon philosophical and scientific advancements relating to the existence of dark matter. Informed by the big bang – the scientific, mathematical and observational theories of how the Universe came to be. The two-channel video engages in the varying histories of the tangible influence of the stars, in particular our sun, on life forms and life-forming on earth. The work reintroduces the universe as a mechanism for navigating an expanded sense of history and future trajectory.

History is Made at Night has been exhibited extensively in group and solo exhibitions including Daniel Boyd: Treasure Island, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney (2022); International Triennial of Media Art: Experimenta Life Forms, touring exhibition (2021); VIDEO WORKS, Carriageworks, Sydney (2020); GIANT LEAP, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Sydney (2019); 2018 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Divided Worlds, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide (2018); and Daniel Boyd: History is Made at Night, Artspace, Sydney (2013).