TWO art installations have been introduced into Stanthorpe this week.
The first ‘The Human Condition’ is the newest exhibition to grace the walls of the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and explores the traits that make us human, while “Before I Die” is a global art installation currently temporarily installed outside the post office in town.
In “The Human Condition” significant artists such as William Robinson are placed in dialogue with some lesser known personalities showing this universal theme affects one and all.
The works reflect happiness and suffering, hope and despair – and the juxtapositions shed light on abiding elements of the human condition.
The exhibition features works from the SDRC collection that was established in 1972 through the biennial art festival.
The collection has grown to over 900 pieces, representing the diversity of Australian art practice through the wide ranging mediums of fibre/textile, painting, ceramics, works on paper and sculpture.
A number of internationally recognised Australian artists are represented in the collection with selected works having great significance in their oeuvres.
William Robinson, Jon Molvig, Margaret Olley, Charles Blackman are present with artists such as Gordon Bennett, Barbara Schey and Gwyn Hanssen Pigott having pivotal works represented.
Generous donations from Pamela Bell OAM, and William Bowmore AM have added considerable depth to the collection.
In conjunction with the display, the gallery has created a temporary art installation outside the post office.
‘Before I Die’ is a global art project that invites people to reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations in public space.
This project was started by American artist Candy Chang on an abandoned house in New Orleans after she lost someone she loved.
There are now over 525 walls in 75 countries as the project continues to grow.
Simply pick up a piece of chalk and share your personal experience.
The wall and the exhibition will both run until 28 August. For more information visit www.srag.org.au
