The Moonah Arts Centre is hosting three artists’ exhibitions this February/March showcasing local talent across varied art mediums.
Exhibition runs: 19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm
A SONG FOR THE UNSETTLED
JO CHEW
Jo Chew is drawn to this image — a strange image of a bamboo ‘house’ covered in plastic and twine. Jo came across the image, and its story, by accident. But instantly saw potential in it as a metaphoric and poetic object. It speaks of the nomadic, of temporary shelter, of both the need to protect ourselves in our homes and the need to move on — or more specifically to move back to, or find, a home.
Read more: https://www.moonahartscentre.org.au/events/a-song-for-the-unsettled/
ROULETTE
ANDREA GREEN
Andrea Green explores the biological and social restrictions that surround the female body in the contemporary age. Her work is a visual interrogation of the boundaries and experiences of modern-day femininity. Roulette is a personal response to over a decade of using the contraceptive pill. Circular forms are a strong visual theme in the body of work, as well as hand sewn items called Suffolk puffs. This work sits against the backdrop of global debates around bodily autonomy, equality, and women’s rights, and the ongoing nature of the struggle for an equal, respectful world.
Read more: https://www.moonahartscentre.org.au/events/roulette/
NOSTALGIA TASMANIA
ADRIENNE CHARLES
Adrienne Charles has been designing and producing counted cross stitch kits as her business Nostalgia Tasmania since 1989. The aim — to promote the beauty of Tasmania. She describes her work as ‘tourism through craft’. This is a very special opportunity to see a range of her finished designs.
Read more: https://www.moonahartscentre.org.au/events/nostalgia-tasmania/
Images:
Jo Chew, “Journeying Home” (detail), 2020, Oil on canvas
Andrea Green, “Bullseye no.2” (detail), 2021
Adrienne Charles, “No.53 Arthur Circus” (detail), 1990, Counted Cross stitch