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FRONT GALLERY

LABOUR OF LOVE
by Ryan Pola

CATALOGUE

This new body of work from Ryan Pola dives into an exploration of drawn mythologies, histories, and experiences. The artworks are intricately detailed assemblages of finely cut paper layerings.

This new mode of layering allows for the artist to play with depths and explore focus within the artwork that has not before been seen in his works before. The paper becomes a playing field where a push and pull of poetic resonances echo from the compositions. Viewers are drawn into tracing their eyes through the depths of field, finding intentions and ideas hidden amongst the layering.

This project is supported by Yarra City Arts Grant.

BACK GALLERY

LARK
by Tinky

CATALOGUE

 Lark is an assemblage of 30 miniature installations and sculptural works by Melbourne artist, Tinky. 
Drenched in dark humour, the series blends vintage objects with tiny characters, each faced with a world of mismatched proportions and unexpected scenarios. The work embraces the absurdity of life in miniature, with miniscule characters in various states of calamity or misfortune.
The collection invites viewers to look at the everyday world through a comedic lens, where chaos is fun, and buffoonery is the norm.

SIDE GALLERY

PATIENCE
by Manda Lane

CATALOGUE

This installation by Manda Lane features a collection of delicate, hand-cut botanicals made from paper, growing across chairs in a space that exists in a state of perpetual vacancy.

Using chairs as vessels for pause and introspection, the artwork aims to create a contemplative narrative for the unhurried, graceful progression of nature and time. Inspired by overgrown corners of Fitzroy and Collingwood, this installation also celebrates nature's quiet and patient ability to reclaim space for itself over time.

UPSTAIRS GALLERY

BRAVE TIGER IS BACK
by Cat Parker

CATALOGUE

It’s a dog-eat-dog world - or a frog-eat-snake one - but brave tiger is ready to take it all on. Drawing inspiration from naïve and outsider art, modern cartoons and animation, as well as a recent trip to South Korea, this exhibition takes a playful journey through exaggerated conflicts and clashes, using bright and vivid colour to soften negative emotions into something whimsical. A reminder that even amongst the struggle of life, we still need to take a moment to find joy.