Past
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Passage (Inner Space, Outer Mind)
Taj Alexander 3 - 19 Dec 2021 The ubiquity of the arch is testament to its power and rich symbolism. Architecturally it embodies strength - a perfect balance of fluidity and solidity. Both harmonious and symmetrical. It is not surprising then that the arch or portal has been used as a symbol of protection and sanctuary in... Read more -
Welder’s Shadow
Gabriel Cole 5 - 21 Nov 2021 Heavens Admission Fee Wrought iron gates wait. No Caller ID. If you don’t mind me asking Joe, is something going down. lilac wildflowers kiss ironwork, a tension of opposites. soldier awkwardly cools. Self care with paper cuts, two ghosts in a graveyard having tea for two, would you like a... Read more -
Street Sketches
James Dodd 5 - 21 Nov 2021 I grew up always having to make-do with whatever was at hand and this sense of adaptation and DIY has carried through into my practice. I am also inherently an outdoors person and look for ways to make things outside, have adventures and add to an ongoing sense of 'plein... Read more -
Oh Shit!
Curated by Lucas Grogan 8 - 24 Oct 2021 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... Read more -
Forbidden Fruit
James Reka 17 Sep - 3 Oct 2021 The fruit that was forbidden in the Garden of Eden. The apple on the tree of knowledge, of good and evil. Used as a metaphor, for indulgence or pleasure, that is considered illegal or immoral. The human condition is one bound by an almost limitless scale of opportunity and stimuli.... Read more -
The Selfish Pursuit of Happiness
Mic Porter 10 - 12 Sep 2021 Obsession in human refuse, waste Trying to recycle, reuse, repurpose The artists concerns The story of worry – anxiety about the world’s woesAn internal reflection on the ugly self – an investigation through portraiture of the multi-faceted depths of one’s meaningless internal logic, selfishness and Using Obfuscation to mirror the... Read more -
Square of Sunlight
Curated by Helen Gory 13 - 29 Aug 2021 And so now, in an imperfect world, shards of light can always be found. What is broken always carries the hope of being made anew. We are living in the wake of a collective exile of sorts, a pandemic that has upended what we have known and shown the dark... Read more -
Rain to Rust
David 'MEGGS' Hooke 17 Jul - 8 Aug 2021 ’Rain to Rust’ is a collection of expressive new works by David ‘MEGGS’ Hooke that explore duality, movement, change and regrowth. Stemming from his recent residency with QBank Gallery in Queenstown, Tasmania. ‘Rain to Rust’ marks a reconnection period in MEGGS’ personal journey and artistic practice and a return home... Read more -
Explorer
Ed Bechervaise 18 Jun - 4 Jul 2021 Mount Béchervaise is a great brown rock in the Athos Range named after one of his endeavours. He published a number of books that touched on these explorations. It’s all an interesting parallel to creativity and leadership and It’s only at this time in my life that I’m delving into... Read more -
Sunshowers & Raindrops
Noni Cragg 18 Jun - 4 Jul 2021 Historically, women are not as often the subject in portraiture as their male counterparts, so I was inspired to create works that bring about a balanced representation of women’s creativity, power, and achievements. Sun Showers & Raindrops’ is an exploration of culture, identity and the environment. The works in this... Read more -
IN2WISHIN
RESIO 6 - 9 May 2021 After what seemed like a meteoric rise in Melbourne’s much-loved street art scene from the outside, Resio had actually been quietly plying his craft for years adopting the spray can as his preferred medium way back in primary school. Initially introduced to breakdancing and hip-hop culture by his late uncle,... Read more -
Lost & Found
James Reka 21 - 30 Apr 2021 Since relocating to Berlin from Melbourne in 2013, I have spent eight years working on a long-term project exploring and painting in the vast selection of abandoned buildings, Industrial factories and military bases located in what was once Soviet-occupied East Germany. I wanted to uncover what remained in the debris... Read more -
Quarantine Series
Hiroyasu Tsuri 9 - 25 Apr 2021 Read more -
Criss-Crossing
Minna Leunig 9 - 25 Apr 2021 Pattern, movement and intersecting paths play a big part in this body of work. Paths crossing. I'm interested in form and how shapes fit together as a harmonious and balanced pattern - reminiscent, expressive and symbolic of finely balanced ecosystems - the way in which specific plants and animals fit... Read more