Unlike previous exhibitions, “Sum of its parts” features fragments of figures and faces as though they are too big to fit on the canvas. The portraits are bursting out from the restraints of the canvas edges. They don’t want to fit “inside the box”.
An exhibition featuring new work by artist, Jane Guthleben. Jane’s works explore the often-overlooked role that the Australian bush plays in our national identity. Through a profusion of nuts, blooms and extravagant floral arrangements Jane Guthleben brings the landscape in, emphasising its untamabilty, coarseness and defiance that are at odds with the order and comfort of home.
Exhibition Opening: Thursday 21 June, 6 – 8 pm
Through still life paintings of Indigenous flowers, birds, and insects, Guthleben uses the traditions of vanitas and its messages of the transience of life to present a painted vernacular that spans humour, kitsch, historical and environmental themes.
8, 15 – 19 Boundary Street
Darlinghurst, Sydney
NSW, Australia
Email: gallery@mcontemp.com
