ARTS GUIDE
Exhibitions to see in August
free time allowing her to create some of her most intricate, detailed work, hence this exhibition’s title. These collections will be shared with Melbourne audiences this August. It’s happening at fortyfivedownstairs. You can check it out from August 16 through to August 27.
Words by Ben Lamb
This Space of Vibration Meagan Streader is one of Melbourne’s coolest modern artists, really setting herself apart from the pack with her unique artistic approach and consistently intriguing exhibitions. The artist will be bringing This Space of Vibration to Melburnians in August, a futuristic experience created through light, with the aim of crossing visual boundaries. This Space of Vibration also sees Streader turning perceptions on their head – you’ll engage with a range of visual illusions and memorable textures. Check this out at the MARS Gallery. It’s taking place from August 3 to August 28.
David Thomas: Love Poem to Life The Heide Museum of Modern Art has been home to many great exhibitions in the past, which will often move from one gallery to another, and delight fans across the country. David Thomas’ new show won’t be able to achieve that, as it responds to the shape, atmosphere and ins-and-outs of the Heide Museum itself. Each room attains a unique vibe, and Thomas’ often monochromatic paintings respond to that. It’s set to be a celebration of the iconic Museum.
Shelley Lasica: When I Am Not There Monash University’s Museum of Modern Art will be home to works of choreographer and dancer Shelley Lasica this August. With MUMA’s senior curator at the helm, this exhibition is set to move through decades of Lasica’s work, including some elements made specifically for the exhibition. When I Am Not There will be a celebration of the dancer’s 40-year career, with the event paired alongside a monograph, featuring additions from colleagues like Erin Brannigan and Justin Clemens. This monograph will be one of the first published on an Aussie choreographer. Check this out at Monash’s Museum of Art (Caulfield). It runs from August 16 until August 27.
Kate Durham: It’s All in the Details Kate Durham is one of Melbourne’s most prolific artists, selling her beautiful creations across the world. The artist focuses on creating decorative arts, painting and jewellery, among much more, with her work exhibited in many Aussie galleries over the years. Over lockdown, the artist created a number of beautiful jewellery pieces, the extended
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Check this out at the Heide Museum of Modern Art. It’s happening from August 6.
BLEED BLEED, or the Biennial Live Event in the Everyday Digital, dives into the chasm between art in the online sphere and art in real life. BLEED is a technologically advanced show that’s taking place across Australia and Taiwan, but is partly hosted by Arts House. Melbourne’s incarnation will feature a number of digital pieces that are truly one of a kind. Check this out at Arts House. It’s taking place from August 29 to September 25.
Jo Carroll: Manifest Aussie artist Jo Carroll is known for her beautiful art pieces that make great statement pieces for your home. She has an amazing exhibition that’s making its way to the West End Arts Space this August, so you’re able to immerse yourself in many of her beautiful new original pieces.
Michelangelo Russo & Jennifer Jabu – Vele ‘Vele’ is the Italian word for sails, and that’s what this exhibition is all about. Michelangelo Russo and Jennifer Jabu will be displaying their renowned fabric artwork in this exhibition, with every piece the result of a long, arduous process that takes the viewer on their own visual journey. The pieces come to life through fabric and cardboard manipulation, inspired by Michelangelo’s 2002 exhibition WAX, featuring pieces built using cotton and denim.
Check this out at the West End Arts Space from August 17 to September 3.
Margaret Ackland: Balancing Act The work of Sydney painter Margaret Ackland has been seen in art galleries across the globe, her latest exhibition heads to Melbourne in August. Her stunning watercolours were created over the last couple of years and are set to dazzle all as they hit the Flinders Lane Gallery. Check this out at the Flinders Lane Gallery from August 9 to August 27.
Vele is happening at the fortyfivedownstairs. It’s taking place from August 2 through to August 13.
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