a walk-by window project (Dec 17 to Jan 31)
Between
Enlivening a displaced former men’s shelter in the heart of North Melbourne ‘Between’ brings together the work of Johnny Young an indigenous artist working out of Northern Territory, Julia Silvester and Sharon West two Melbourne based practitioners.
Taking what was once old and retelling it in a contemporary context, ‘Between’ looks back at the materiality of the object. Reusing and reimagining, Johnny Young re-contextualises the traditional indigenous bush toy. Created out of wire, metal and salvaged objects, these small but impactful sculptural pieces are juxtaposed against the work of Julia Silvester, whose large-scale wallpaper installations and playful objects are informed by the transformation of historical themes and imagery.
Sharon West is a mixed media artist who explores themes of Australian colonial and local histories by engaging in humorous re-workings of bush and settler folklore. West imbues the knowledge she has gained from her cultural mentors, the Koori Elders, into all her work.
All three artists, in their own way, are exploring and reimagining history, and in the process they create new connections amongst disciplines and communities. Between city and outback. Between past and present. The convergence of these three unique practices provides a platform for an ongoing contemplation of place.
Duration: Friday December 17 until January 31, 2022.
Location: Corner of Arden St and Abbotsford St, North Melbourne.
For more details about the exhibiting artists: Julia Silvester Sharon West Johnny Young
This exhibition is supported by the City of Melbourne.
SEE BELOW FOR MORE WORKS BY THESE ARTISTS
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A Squatter Is Surprised To Find Giant Red Kangaroos Stealing His Sheep by Sharon West$350.00 -
A Victorian Gentleman Walks His Blue Bunyip by Sharon West$120.00 -
An Alien Does Does His Back In Attempting To Abduct Miranda At Hanging Rock by Sharon West$350.00 -
Antipodean View #01 by Julia Silvester$2,250.00 -
Antipodean View #02 by Julia Silvester$2,250.00 -
Antipodean View #03 by Julia Silvester$1,460.00 -
Antipodean View #04 by Julia Silvester$1,460.00 -
Antipodean View #05 by Julia Silvester$1,960.00 -
Antipodean View #07 by Julia Silvester$1,460.00 -
Bull (grey) by Johnny Young$310.00 -
Bull (red) by Johnny Young$310.00 -
Burne Jones Paints His Antipodean Angel by Sharon West$280.00 -
Horse and Cowboy (Bay) by Johnny Young$485.00 -
Horse and Cowboy (Grey) by Johnny Young$485.00 -
Kangaroo (XL) by Johnny Young$520.00 -
Kangaroo resting by Johnny Young$350.00 -
Matthew Flinders Encounters The Giant Black Swan And Warrior Of Swan Bay by Sharon West$350.00 -
Matthew Flinders Is Puzzled To Discover A Ruined Temple Of Diana In New Holland by Sharon West$380.00 -
Pack Camel by Johnny Young$465.00 -
Silver Emu Egg Epergne With Cockatoo And Koori Tribesman On Top by Sharon West$380.00 -
Streeton Is Interrupted By Otto The Great Who Returns To The Wrong Heidelberg by Sharon West$300.00 -
Streeton Is Surprised To Discover Powerlines Installed At His Favourite Painting Spot by Sharon West$350.00 -
Two Koori Children Play With A Mergalah by Sharon West$350.00
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