Life in Your Hands

02 / 04 / 2012 – 06 / 10 / 2013

 

Curated by Robyn Daw and organised by Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, Life in Your Handsfeatures the work of 10 contemporary artists and craft/design practitioners that explore the notion of ‘solastalgia’ - the impact of environmental stresses, loss of connection to past, and economic and political change on the mental wellbeing of communities.

 

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Survivor: Dadang Christanto

02 / 04 / 2012 – 15 / 12 / 2013

 

Survivor: Dadang Christanto is a major art project by contemporary Indonesian-Australian artist Dadang Christanto. Initially developed in 2008 as a live protest against an environmental disaster that occurred in East Java which saw hot volcanic mud wipe out 11 villages and destroy many lives, Survivor has since transgressed beyond cultural borders, evolving into a universal, multi-faceted reflection upon human survival and what it means to endure tragic historical events, loss and death.

 

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How Yesterday Remembers Tomorrow

23 / 03 / 2012 – 31 / 12 / 2012

 

How yesterday remembers tomorrow is the inaugural touring exhibition developed in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the coveted Helen Lempriere Travelling Art Scholarship for emerging artists. Curated by Artspace, the exhibition draws upon previous recipients of the prestigious Scholarship – now accomplished artists and key figures pushing the boundaries of contemporary art today. Early works will be displayed alongside recent projects to highlight how an artist’s practice develops over time through research, experimentation and refinement; a process of rediscovering the past in order to look to the future.

 

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Sense of Place

27 / 02 / 2012 – 31 / 12 / 2013

 

Sense of Place features the work of eight Australian artists united by their exploration of the boundaries of national identity, cultural propriety and social paradigms, all through the medium of moving image. Organised by dLux Media Arts, Sense of Place includes artists Kate Murphy, Justin Shoulder, Sarah Goffman, John A Douglas, Brendan Lee, Laith McGregor, Darren Sylvester and Liam Benson.

 

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There’s a War On! World War II at Home (Small Scale)

11 / 07 / 2011 – 14 / 01 / 2013

 

World War II was a time of great change for the people of NSW.  For some, supporting the war effort led to adventure, love, lasting friendships and new experiences. For others, wartime meant loss and hardship. There’s a War On! World War II at Home showcases the varied experiences of the men, women and children who fought the war on the home front, tapping into images and stories from collections across NSW.

 

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STUDIO: Australian Painters Photographed by R. Ian Lloyd

24 / 01 / 2011 – 01 / 12 / 2013

 

STUDIO: Australian Painters Photographed by R. Ian Lloyd showcases a broad cross-section of artists from all over Australia working in a variety of studio environments. R. Ian Lloyd, renown for his National Geographic work, examines through large photographic portraits the fascinating detail of the individual artist’s space; whether it be an inner city loft, a kitchen table or the sandy earth of the outback. The exhibition takes us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the art that we marvel, providing a unique insight into the minds, moods and creative processes of some of the nation’s most acclaimed painters. 

 

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