Internationally recognised artist and chocolatier Ryan L Foote’s free Diamond Lab pop-up exhibit is now open at the Cecil Place Precinct and will be running until July 30.
Taking place in the enchanted confines of the historical former bank on Chapel Street, this iteration sees the immersive Diamond Lab Project 2023 transform the space into a captivating dessert pop-up experience. The venue’s stunning five-metre-high ceiling and distressed walls provide the perfect backdrop for Foote’s artistic vision, creating an ambiance that fuse history with innovation.
Diamond Lab is open to the public, as well as for ticketed events including a sensory menu of whiskey and chocolate, and dessert and cocktail pairings that embody the spirit of innovation, embracing the intersection of cultures and flavours that define Australia’s culinary landscape. Each dessert created for the event is a testament to the shared passion for pushing creative boundaries, resulting in thought-provoking and visually stunning creations. This reinvented Diamond Lab is the first time that Foote will be brought his sculptural 3D printed chocolates; Chocolates by Ryan L Foote business from Hong Kong to Australia to be part of this unique dessert art experience.
Artist Background
Ryan L Foote is an artist renowned for his innovative approach to merging diverse artistic mediums and creating large-scale sculptural immersive experiences, intertwined with culinary delights. His creative ventures have given rise to remarkable endeavours such as Chocolates by Ryan L Foote, a unique 3D-formed chocolate business based in Hong Kong. Foote also creates a chocolate range using cutting-edge technology and a passion for exploration. His chocolates feature stunning fractal, geometric, and organic forms, infused with distinctive Australian and Cantonese flavours.
Art at the Union Bank is a collaboration between ADA Consulting, MARS Gallery, and the Banco Group’s Cecil Place Precinct. The exhibition and arts space at the Union Bank site provide a platform for curators and artists to showcase their exhibitions, performances, and interventions.
The venue is open to the public as well as for ticketed events Bookings: www.ryanlfoote.com/diamond-lab/
Price: $45-$60
Art at the Union Bank
236-238 Chapel Street, on the corner of Cecil Street, Prahran
https://cecilplaceprecinct.com.au
@cecilplaceprecinct
Image credits: Dean Schmideg Photographer. Artist Ryan L Foote
