Sound artist Brian Dillon, also known under his pseudonym as The Line, announces the opening of White Blood Cells, a series of immersive soundscapes made in collaboration with photographer Mark McGuinness. Proudly presented by The Horse Gallery in Dublin, the exhibition will open on January 25th, continuing until January 29th.

The audio-visual work will explore the impact of supply chains throughout the modern world, incorporating audio clips and samples alongside powerful imagery to immerse listeners in the damaging effects of western reliance on global supply chains.

Centered around themes of immigration and refuge, White Blood Cells explores the West’s reluctance to offer shelter to those who have been driven from their homes due to the economic repercussions of western consumerism.

White Blood Cells is the second installation of Dillon’s investigation into society, which began with his recent album Red Blood Cells & Righteousness. While the album primarily explored themes of community and connectedness through a local lens, White Blood Cells takes on a broader vantage point, highlighting global and political perspectives.

While Dillon’s soundscapes push listeners to question the future, McGuinness’ images provide a solid foothold within the present, drawing from his ongoing project, I Hope I’m Wrong, a commentary on the detrimental impacts of society on the environment.

The exhibition’s opening night will feature a live performance from a group of migrants and asylum seekers who have come together to create a short set of their native cultural music. The performance will begin at 6pm on Thursday 25th January.