GOS FO R D R E G I ON A L G A LLE RY Exhibitions and Events January to July 2017
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Australian exotica 18 February to 2 April Australian exotica draws on Monash Gallery of Art’s nationally significant collection of Australian photographs, showcasing a range of photographic work which engage with the theme of the exotic antipodes. Ever since the fifteenth century, when European cartographers began including the contour of Terra Australis Incognita (‘the unknown land of the south’) in their speculative maps of the globe, the continent of Australia has been thought of as an exotic place. For many artists in the exhibition, this European vision needs to be subverted and critiqued. For others, the idea of living in an eccentric environment, with surreal undertows, continues to inform a distinctively Australian sense of place. Australia exotica is an MGA travelling exhibition. Artists include Brook Andrew, Michael Cook, Destiny Deacon, Peter Dombrovskis, Marian Drew, Leah King-Smith, Joseph McGlennon, Tracey Moffatt, Darren Siwes, Robyn Stacey and Christian Bumbarra Thompson.
Image left: Tracey MOFFATT, Invocations 12, 2000, photo-silkscreen, courtesy of the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery (Sydney) Image above: Joseph McGLENNON, Florilegium #1, 2014, pigment ink-jet print, courtesy of the artist and Michael Reid (Sydney)
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Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 18 February to 2 April For the past 28 years, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize has encouraged excellence and creativity in contemporary Australian portraiture by asking artists to interpret the look and personality of a chosen sitter, either unknown or well-known. Founded by Doug and Greta Moran and family in 1988, the Prize is an important part of Australia’s arts calendar with a first prize of $150,000. This exhibition includes the top thirty works selected by nominated judges for the 2016 Prize. Image: Megan Seres, Scarlett as Colonial Girl, Winner of 2016 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Illuminate 18 February to 2 April Illuminate is a community-driven initiative, created with paper, light and sound, which captures the aspirations of the Goomeroi people in the communities of Toomelah and Boggabilla, in northwest NSW. The immersive installation features a replica ‘mission home’, clad with hand-made paper. This unique project highlights the region’s important lived history and contemporary experiences. It has been developed in partnership with Beyond Empathy and Euraba Artists and Papermakers, in collaboration with invited Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones. The sound and projections were compiled by artist and filmmaker, Matthew Priestley. Image: Illuminate 2013, paper, timber and four-channel video projection and fourchannel audio, Courtesy Euraba Artists and Papermakers. Photography by Wendy Kimpton
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A Matter of Time: Exploring the Fourth Dimension in Cloth 18 February to 22 March This internationally touring exhibition explores the concept of time, the fourth dimension, through contemporary textiles. 32 artists participated in interpreting and expressing their ideas about time through a variety of textile techniques and styles, with all works presented in a unified format. The exhibition is curated by Brenda Gael Smith who curated previous Gosford Regional Gallery contemporary textile exhibitions Living Colour! and Beneath the Southern Sky. It features artists from Australia, New Zealand, the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.
Emerging 2017 8 April to 21 May Gosford Regional Gallery demonstrates its commitment to providing opportunities for young artists through the biennial Emerging competition. Artists aged 18 to 30 from across New South Wales are invited to submit a body of work or installation for consideration in any visual art medium. With up to $9,000 in total prize money, eight finalists, representing excellence in their chosen areas are selected for exhibition. Image: Flatline, Still from Imprint performance at Emerging 2015 exhibition, 18 July 2015, choreographed by Carl Sciberras, performed by Annabel Saeis with dance shoes crafted by Todd Fuller
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A Central Vision 2017 25 March to 26 April A Central Vision acknowledges the achievements of Central Coast Secondary Public Schools within the field of visual arts and creates a strong connection between the Gallery, individual schools, teachers and the community. This exhibition provides an opportunity for students to exhibit in a professional environment and offers a unique showcase for work by the region’s talented young people. Image: Jordan Treweeke, Year 12, A Central Vision 2016
Genie Casis: Belonging and Becoming 29 April to 24 May Central Coast artist Genie Casis creates an immersive installation which represents the dominant influence of digital media in the growth and development of children. The work explores the dehumanising effects of communication in a digital age. A large talking mouth projection dominates the exhibition space, which also displays the artist’s ceramic sculptures. The sculptures represent vulnerable children absorbed by the effects of digital media. Image: Genie Casis, Ada and Isla, earthenware firing, 2016, photography by Lightplay
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Colours of Country 27 May to 16 July Colours of Country represents local Aboriginal stories through the work of six artists; Kylie Cassidy, Gavi Duncan, Wendy Pawley, Garry Purchase, Ron Smith and Donnella Waters. These artists have been exhibiting as a group for several years, in memory of Sean Lonergan who helped promote the region’s Aboriginal art and established the Reconciliation Art Competition on the Central Coast. Image: Garry Purchase, Under the Southern Cross (detail), Tony Donovan Award Winner of Reconciliation 2016
Sean Lonergan Schools Project 27 May to 16 July An exhibition of collaborative works created by local schools under the guidance of a local Aboriginal artist. This exhibition continues the work of Sean Lonergan who promoted reconciliation and created opportunities for Central Coast Aboriginal artists. Image: Panel from the 2012 Indigenous student mural by local school students under the guidance of Brett Parker and Marcia Staples.
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Patrick Carroll: Entropy 27 May to 16 July The great Australian tradition of ‘roadside chuck-outs’ provides the inspiration for this exhibition of new work by Central Coast artist Patrick Carroll. Works include painting, sculpture and mixed media incorporating digital media. Carroll has been a professional artist since 1974 and is represented in numerous public collections. Image: Patrick Carroll, Entropy (detail), 2016, mixed media
Richard Byrnes: Bestiary 27 May to 27 June Bestiary explores the concept of combining human and animal forms through sculpture. Carved wood and ceramic figures are clustered together and positioned on rudimentary vessels to give the viewer a window into a narrative. Byrnes describes his works as “a representation of our basic instincts, which are inherently animalistic, lurking inside us all, juxtaposed to our higher human attributions.� Image: Richard Byrnes, Bestiary 4, wood and ceramic, 2016.
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ADULT ART C L A S S E S Our art class program is designed to engage and progress participating students in an informal and friendly environment. Class subjects range from the traditional to the contemporary. The program changes each term to meet the needs of artists of all ages and abilities. Enjoy up to $20 discount off art class bookings by joining the Gallery’s Membership or Supporters Scheme. SCHOOL VI S I TS Gosford Regional Gallery’s Schools Education Program is aimed at supporting teachers of primary and secondary students and links with the NSW Visual Art Syllabus. Guided tours of all major exhibitions are available. T HE COM M U NI T Y G A LLE RY The Community Gallery is available to hire for a fee. Applications to exhibit in the Community Gallery are assessed twice yearly. Application forms are available at gosford.nsw.gov.au/galleries. See website for details of forthcoming exhibitions in the Community Gallery. ED OG AWA COM M EM O R AT I V E G A RD E N The garden provides a tranquil setting in which to relax and enjoy art and nature. Guided tours, explaining the garden’s Japanese aesthetic and philosophy are available for groups and organisations at $3 per person. For bookings call 4304 7550. BECOME A M EMB ER O R S U P P O RT E R Supporters: $25 Individual / $40 Family Members: $38 Individual Being a Supporter or Member is a great way of staying involved with the Gallery and keeping up to date with our vibrant program. You will also be actively supporting the Gallery to develop stronger exhibitions and cultural events. Member and Supporter benefits include: • • • • • •
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YOU R VI S I T Gosford Regional Gallery is proudly owned and operated by Central Coast Council, and is located on the shores of Caroline Bay, East Gosford. Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford, P 4304 7550 E gallery@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au W gosford.nsw.gov.au/galleries ENTRY General admission is free, however fees may apply to some major exhibitions. DAILY OP ENI NG H O U RS Gosford Regional Gallery 10am - 4pm Edogawa Commemorative Garden 9.30am - 4.30pm The Gallery Shop 10am - 4.30pm
S HO P The Gallery Shop presents a unique and tempting alternative to high street shopping. Our extensive range of items includes books, contemporary craft, homewares and jewellery. T HE P O INT CA F E JA PA N E S E GA RD E NS The Point Cafe Japanese Gardens is located within Gosford Regional Gallery and offers a wonderful outlook onto the Edogawa Commemorative Garden. Open seven days a week, the cafe is the perfect spot to relax after a visit to the gallery and gardens. For menu options, bookings and upcoming promotions. Visit pointcafe.com.au or call 4324 8099. P LE A S E NOTE No dogs in buildings or gardens. No picnics in the Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden. Picnic tables are located in shaded grounds at the entrance to the Gallery.
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Cover image: Megan Seres, Scarlett as Colonial Girl, winner of 2016 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
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