August 26, 2022

Tales of the Lyre Bird

September 2 - November 27
Gallery 1

Across more than two decades, from 1977, the Lyre Bird Press produced more than 50 artists’ books, ranging from livre d’artiste luxury publications to experimental book forms, involving creators of all kinds.

Curated by Ron McBurnie and Helen Cole, this major survey highlights collaborative works conceived via the press, including artists such as Tate Adams AM, George Baldessin, Anneke Silver, Ray Crooke and Juli Haas.

Veronika Zeil: Echo Forest - the Eloquence of Trees

August 27 - November 20
Foundation Gallery

Photography, sound, drawing and installation form Echo Forest—The Eloquence of Trees by central Queensland artist Veronika Zeil.

Encouraging visitors to pause and contemplate human impacts on the environment, Zeil’s multidisciplinary practice offers a window into what she identifies as fractured landscapes, focusing on the different growth stages of trees.

The Wall: D Harding

September 2 - November 27
Foyer Gallery

D Harding is a descendant of the Bidjara, Ghungalu and Garingbal communities of Central Queensland.

They work in a wide variety of media to explore the visual and social languages of their communities as cultural continuum.

As artist in residence at Artspace Mackay, Harding continues their strong interest in textile and pigment.

Figuratively Speaking

August 27 - November 20
Foyer Gallery

Figuratively Speaking draws from the Mackay Regional Council Art Collection, exploring representations of human experience through figurative work. Including paintings by Rosella Namok, Davida Allen and Clara Adolphs, the figure as both literal and figurative subject in artistic practice is considered.

For more details on Artspace Mackay’s exhibitions and public programs or to view our collection online please visit our website or follow us on Facebook

Juli HAAS from Palmetum 2001 (Cheryl WILSON, Daniel MOYNIHAN, Jan SENBERGS, Normana WIGHT, Ray CROOKE, David PAULSEN, Juli HAAS, Jorg SCHMEISSER, Anne LORD, Anneke SILVER, Margaret WILSON, Ron MCBURNIE, Tate ADAMS, text by Jenny ZIMMER), drypoint, edition 2/40. Townsville: Lyre Bird Press. Mackay Regional Council Art Collection, purchased 2002.

Veronika ZEIL Thus spoke the tree #2 2020, charcoal, homemade bistre ink, pencil and, binder on paper, 115 x 96.5cm. Image courtesy the artist.

D HARDING F2 (Mt Hetty fire viewed from Bandanna) 2020, wool felt made with Jan Oliver, gum arabic, hematite and nails, 160 x 115 cm. Photo: Carl Warner. Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane

Clara ADOLPHS Main Street 2018, oil on polyester, 75 x 60cm. Mackay Regional Council Art Collection. Donated through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Program 2019

For information on Artspace Mackay's programs and events visit: www.artspacemackay.com.au

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