‘Time Cable’ series explores the persistence of analogue communication in a contemporary society dominated by digital convenience. This project focuses on wired communication devices, such as public telephones, which were once central to long-distance public communication but have now fallen into near obsolescence. The telegraph poles, stretching endlessly across the horizon of the Australian outback, convey a visual narrative of ‘isolation and connection.’ The analogue devices depicted in this series are not mere relics of a fading era, but rather ‘silent observers,’ witnessing the slow shifts of time. These ghost-like, outdated structures, increasingly displaced by new technologies, symbolize the diminishing value of analogue communication, creating a sharp contrast with the high-speed digital signals that dominate the modern world. Through this series, viewers are encouraged to reflect on the remnants of past communication practices, contemplating the persistent human desire for connection and the echoes of past interactions that continue to resonate, even in an age defined by virtual communication.
