Opening Thurs 26th March, 6-8pm, continues to 7th April 2009
Gaffa, level 1 / 7 Randle St, Surry Hills, www.gaffa.com.au
lure, allure, illusion, is a group exhibition, featuring artwork by Kath Fries, Virginia Mawer, Michelle Heldon, Beth Norling, Megan Sprague and Linden Braye.
Each artist explores a unique creative process of tactile engagement with unusual materials. Gallery visitors are invited to respond to the sensory nature of specific artworks by following the artist's directions, often opposing standard art gallery 'do not touch' etiquette.
The works selected for this exhibition reflect how these six artists are following their own lines of investigation into materiality and conceptual dialogues. The materials examined range from feathers and chocolate; pins, lace and water; plasticine; salt and neon lights; to found and domestic objects. The initial dynamics of interacting with such materials is merely an introduction to the extensive issues, philosophies and topical concerns these artists engage with.
lure, allure, illusion, provokes tangible personal engagement with our seduction/destruction responses to materiality. Such human behavioural habits reach beyond the gallery, alluding to global issues of consumption, consumerism, denial and desire.
- Kath Fries (exhibition curator)
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