Oh Shit!: Curated by Lucas Grogan
Oh Shit, is a group show from the artists and alumni of The Shitty Shed Studios in Newcastle, NSW. Conceived at the beginning of the pandemic, this group show is an opportunity for our little family of artists to exhibit together at Backwoods Gallery in Melbourne.
Leaking and barely standing, The Shitty Shed is nestled on the bank of a stormwater drain in the charming industrial part of the city. This warehouse style, multi-space studio could tell so many stories; but the overarching one is that of community and camaraderie. We share our dreams and packing tape, our ideas and power-tools, our hopes and lunches. We build each other up and then shit all over each other.
Whilst stylistically we couldn’t be more different, it’s a shared commitment to our studio practices that unites us. In these extremely cool and normal times it has been really important for all of us that we’ve had each other to get through it as best we can.
Oh Shit is a shared shit-show, a chance to work together as we barely hold it all down and try to put one foot in front of the other with a grin and a grimace. We’re proud of our Shitty Shed, in all its derelict glory, stoked to be working with Backwoods, but saddened we can’t be there to celebrate with you.
The Shitty Shed Studios would like to acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples on who’s land we live and work on. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land and pay respect to Elders both past, present and future.