2 - 19 May
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Helen Philipp
SHAPES BENEATH THE SURFACE. ‘Stitch by stitch, circle by circle, weaving is like the creation of life, all things are connected”. Auntie Ellen Trevorrow, 2003 Although predominantly using Ngarrindjeri weaving style taught to her by Elder and mentor Ellen Trevorrow, Helen’s work has departed from the use of native grasses in favour of dyed Madagascan raffia and paper twine. The focus of Helen’s sculptural work is colour, as it complements and enhances form. Her current series of weavings draw inspiration from the vibrant colours and circular forms of ocean creatures, using enlarged photographs of plankton as a reference for creating sculptural forms. |
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Rhianna Chillingworth
Can I Stay Can I stay captures the fluidity of time in its ever-evolving character. Through reflection and process, subtle memories are captured in each sculpture as the path of connecting lines, form and structure are revealed. Rhianna Chillingworth honours the duality present within each woven leaf, as the attentive improvisation and synthesis of repetition linger. If you stay long enough, the woven memories will converge into a nestled hold, inviting you to surrender, appreciate the present and be open to the future. |
Statue of David 2018
Wooden Block, Acrylic. Oil & Aerosaol 15cm x 15cm x15 cm |
Jamie Edward
Jamie’s work reflects the inspiration he finds in nature and its beauty, space and animals. He contrasts this playfully with his observations about Australian culture and the waste - of time, of lives, of resources - that has become a part of this. Using wood and paint, he explores the relationship between the beautiful and the ugly, and the contrast and the coexistence of this in our surroundings. Jamie re-imagines the totems, symbolism and sculptures of civilisations in an often cheeky commentary on the Australian culture and values of today. |
Sharon West
SHADOWBOXING
Based on curiosity cabinets and museum exhibits containing various scenarios and objects, Shadowboxing contains an absurdist and playful Australian colonial historical narrative. The works examine the themes of Australian exploration and colonisation with scenes featuring explorers encountering giant animals and fantastic creatures. Housed in varied shadow box dioramas, the works are also influenced by the museum dioramas of my childhood, particularly at the old Melbourne Museum, when I was mesmerised by different scenes from natural history featuring animals and foliage in front of a painted backdrop.
SHADOWBOXING
Based on curiosity cabinets and museum exhibits containing various scenarios and objects, Shadowboxing contains an absurdist and playful Australian colonial historical narrative. The works examine the themes of Australian exploration and colonisation with scenes featuring explorers encountering giant animals and fantastic creatures. Housed in varied shadow box dioramas, the works are also influenced by the museum dioramas of my childhood, particularly at the old Melbourne Museum, when I was mesmerised by different scenes from natural history featuring animals and foliage in front of a painted backdrop.
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