JULY 26 - AUGUST 25, 2024
A Colourful Outback
Michael Augustine This exhibition is the result of the artist’s solo trip in his 1996 Toyota Hilux Ute up to the northwest Queensland outback. Camping out in remote places Augustine sensed in the landscape, particularly when he walked for kilometres at a time, the presence of an historical ancient time and a deep understanding of country conveyed by Traditional Owners. The places he explored were the Winton Lark Quarry Conservation park and Bladensburg National Park and north to Gregory Downs and the Boodjamulla National Park and Lawn Hill Gorge. The works whilst not plein air are Augustine’s representations of these places. Opening event: Saturday July 27th, 3pm - 5pm |
Gorge, Michael Augustine
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Flow & Tactility
Victoria Bradbury, Margie Gibson & Julia Vail The works in this exhibition not only continue the tradition of highlighting process and improvisation but also in their finished form reveal a flow of energy and material tactility. The exhibition showcases 2D work on paper and canvas and 3D work using ceramic, fibre and mixed media. Gibson’s naturalistic forms are abstracted, manipulated and stylised to express her response to “scapes”, mythology and imagination. Bradbury mixes three- and two-dimensional images in her work in her exploration of landscape/environment, dreams, humans and other life forms. Vail’s interest has always been in hand-built ceramic forms, focusing on curved, tactile and asymmetrical shapes with one form inspiring and leading to the next. This is an exhibition which flows freely throughout the gallery space. Opening event: Saturday July 27th, 3pm - 5pm |
Artwork by Margie Gibson
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Through the Window
Judy Barrass, Barbara Hart & Elizabeth Farrell This is an informal collective of three individual artists who have a history of working together from time to time. The focus of their work includes print making, artist book making, paper and paper making, incorporating new technologies and pushing traditional boundaries. Through the Window invites you to view the world through a metaphorical window to the past, present and future. Each of the three artists explore their own perspective through the portal in contemplation, introspection and observation. The work unveils hidden narratives, dreams and emotions that often remain concealed from the casual observer. JAPANESE BOOK MAKING WORKSHOP Work directly with the artists in a specially themed workshop, Japanese Book Making, which is held in conjunction with this exhibition. Learn how to create and stitch unique and customisable books for a variety of uses and connect with traditional Japanese paper, books and cultural practice. MORE INFO HERE! |
Artwork by Judy Barrass
Image courtesy of the artist Opening event: Saturday July 27th, 3pm - 5pm |
Threads of Unity
Stepping Black Women's Weaving Group This Exhibition stems from a four-day retreat in the mountains on the border of Kabbi Kabbi and Wakka Wakka territories which centred on Weaving, Wellbeing, and Wonderful Women. Supported by six First Nation weavers from across the country, around 40 women engaged deeply with the traditional practices of their cultures. The exhibition has been developed by Stepping Black, a vibrant First Nations organisation whose mission is to mitigate the impacts of intergenerational trauma and dispossession among First Nations peoples. Its cultural programs across the Wide Bay Burnett area aim to restrengthen cultural and family connections, support healthy practices and community well-being and provide access to capacity-building activities. Opening event: Saturday July 27th, 3pm - 5pm |
Image courtesy of Chidanpee (Norma) Benger.
Keytej, Murinpatha & Marathiel. |