Papillon
It gives me great pleasure to extend this warm invitation to my next solo exhibition …
to be held at the Caloundra Regional Gallery
Official Opening: Friday 27 May, 2016 at 6pm book online
Exhibition dates: 25 May – 03 July, 2016
In the Light of Truth (detail), 2016. Photo credit Tony Webdale.
A sea of two thousand butterflies suspended from the roof of the gallery foyer creates a kinetic sculpture, counterpointed by a specimen wall where thousands of butterflies printed with abstract imagery are pinned for closer observation.
Exploring concepts of transformation, each butterfly is created from used tea bags sourced from the community, while the title (French for butterfly) reminds us that this work invokes a new language.
Also, to compliment the exhibition the gallery has provided Public Program of events:
Please direct all inquiries to the gallery
Thursday 26 May 10am to 1pm – Uncovered Conversations
Join me for conversations regarding my work within my Papillon exhibition.
Feel free to call in and join me for a chat. No bookings required.
Saturday 11 June 11am to 1pm – Butterfly Making Wk’shop ($10 Ages 18+) book online
Saturday 18 June 11am to 1pm – Butterfly Making Workshop ($5 Ages 7+) book online
Examine elements of design and create abstract imagery on a used tea bag with discarded materials using the Frottage technique and then create a tea bag butterfly to take home as a keepsake.
Caloundra Regional Gallery
22 Omrah Avenue
Caloundra Qld 4551
(next to Caloundra Library)
Telephone (07) 5420 8299
http://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
(Closed public holidays)