Hawkesbury Regional Galley – New exhibitions in 2023

3 February 2023

Come along to these exciting free exhibitions kicking off in 2023 at the Gallery!

You are invited to attend the opening of three new exhibitions on Friday, 10 February from 6pm to 8pm – free with bookings recommended. Join artists from the three exhibitions in a series of talks and workshops from February to April. For more details and to book tickets see https://hawkesburygallery.eventbrite.com

Hawkesbury Regional Gallery is located on the first floor, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor. Contact the Gallery at gallery@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or 4560 4441 for enquiries.

MARK DOBER: WOLLEMI

10 FEBRUARY – 6 APRIL

For his solo exhibition Wollemi, Mark Dober presents work developed whilst undertaking a residency at BIGCI (Bilpin International Ground for Creative Initiatives) an artistic residency located in the Hawkesbury. Dober’s large scale multi-sheet drawings convey a sense of immersion; of being within and enveloped by the environment.

Image: Mark Dober, In the forest, Bilpin (detail), 2022, gouache & watercolour on paper, 168 x 380cm, courtesy the artist.

SIGNATURES: UNTETHERED FIBRE ARTISTS INC.

10 FEBRUARY – 6 APRIL

Signatures investigates the making of a mark – the distinctive pattern, notion or characteristic by which someone or something may be identified.

Each artwork rephrases assumptions and reflects the diversity in approach to artmaking, through the vocabulary of fibre. The exhibition concepts and materiality are explored through installation, wearables and sculpture, enabling critical reflections and thoughtful projections from the artists.

Signatures is an Untethered Fibre Artists Inc. touring exhibition project.

Signatures image (right): Pam de Groot, Hard wired (detail), 2021, Merino & Corriedale wet felted wool, 90 x 240 x 60cm, courtesy the artist.

EMA SHIN: HEARTS OF ABSENT WOMEN

10 FEBRUARY – 6 APRIL

Artist Ema Shin is from a Korean family who immigrated to Japan in the 1930s. Born and raised in Japan, she moved to Australia in 2010. As part of a Korean tradition, Shin’s male family members keep a book illustrating their family tree. Shin’s family tree spans 32 generations, yet only the linage of sons is featured. All daughters are absent.

Hearts of Absent Women celebrates the women who are not recognised in Shin’s family tree. Her work is influenced by anatomy and botanical forms. She sees these as symbols of life and emotion. Shin highlights the cultural diversity of women living in Australia, drawing attention to their experiences with family and social expectations. She celebrates their resilience and achievements. The exhibition includes handwoven tapestry, printmaking, installations, soft embroidered sculptures, and digital prints. The works in this exhibition have been made over the course of twelve years, which is how long Shin has lived in Australia.

Image: Ema Shin, Hearts of Absent Women #5, 2022, 56.4 x 39 cm, archival giclee print, edition of 50 + 1AP, courtesy the artist. Photography by Matthew Stanton.