The Philosopher’s Cup

The Philosopher’s Cup

Chris Denton is a master technician whose prints and drawings reveal an aesthetic fusing of science, nature, spirituality and philosophy. The dominating concern of Chris’ work is the investigation of the material object in space. Variations of this theme are created,...
Voyagers’ tales: Ferdinand Bauer

Voyagers’ tales: Ferdinand Bauer

Nicola Dickson’s work explores perceptions of the natural world of Australia, with this exhibition inspired by the drawings of the Austrian draughtsman, Ferdinand Bauer. Bauer was nominated by Sir Joseph Banks to join HMS Investigator in its circumnavigation of...
façade

façade

Drawn to materials that are weathered and worn, Canberra artist Alex Asch reinterprets found objects in the construction of his unique sculptures. His found, disregarded materials are marked by the elements of nature and use, revealing a story of their past lives. The...
Voyagers’ Tales: Labillardière

Voyagers’ Tales: Labillardière

Nicola Dickson’s paintings explore perceptions of the natural world of Australia, with this exhibition drawing inspiration from the Bruni d’Entrecasteaux expedition to Australia and the Pacific in 1791-94 and, in particular, the records ofthe naturalist Jacques Julien...
Surface tension

Surface tension

Anna Eggert’s mesh sculptures have an immediate attraction; the shimmering surfaces and flowing lines of the draped feminine figures both demand and reward closer inspection. What we initially perceive to be solid form is in fact transparent, and the thin gauze...
Force of nature

Force of nature

“Recently I returned to central Australia, a place that has a depth and grandeur difficult to put into words. It had a profound effect on me years ago, and this time was no different. It is vast and complex, often almost silent, yet full of energy. The moonless, night...