By Karina Devine
Children and families can take part in a range of fun art-making activities by contemporary Australian artist Natalya Hughes when ‘The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour’ comes to Warwick Art Gallery these school holidays.
Developed in collaboration with the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), ‘The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour’ invites audiences to create their own digital hybrid creature, decorate and assemble a 3D object, make elaborate patterns using printed paper, and take part in self-portrait drawing activities.
Australian artist Natalya Hughes creates paintings, textiles, sculptures and installations informed by decorative and ornamental traditions. In ‘The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour’, Hughes invites children to explore an imaginative design style known as ‘grotesque’ through fun activities. Grotesque artworks often feature hybrid forms, made from parts of different animals, plants and other shapes.
‘The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour’ features a striking blue and white palette inspired by a grotesque castle interior by French designer, architect and engraver Jean Berain. Hughes has also included imagery of things that are important to her in the activity materials – such as the Australian flora and fauna found close to her home in the Brisbane suburb of Tarragindi. As part of the project, children will be able to view an introductory video where Hughes shares her thoughts on the inspiration and concepts behind ‘The Castle of Tarragindi’.
Warwick Art Gallery will be hosting ‘The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour’ across two days during the Easter school holidays and will be running a morning and afternoon session on both days.
Tuesday 9 April
Morning session: 10am – 12pm
Afternoon session: 1pm – 3pm
These activities are free to participate in, however bookings are essential. All ages are welcome.
Book your child’s place via our website warwickartgallery.com.au/school-holiday-workshops or contact Warwick Art Gallery on (07) 4589 5207.
The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour is a free QAGOMA touring program available to regional Queensland communities.
