ArtBroken

ArtBroken is an audacious exploration of the concept of 'broken'—shattering conventions, traditions, and preconceptions to redefine artistic expression. This multifaceted exhibition brings together a group of diverse artists, each interpreting the theme through their own distinct medium and experience. From fractured canvases to reassembled materials, from performance art to animatronics, ArtBroken defies expectations and invites audiences into a space of creative disruption.
Inspired by art including Ioanna Thymianidis’ groundbreaking performance in 2023, where she created a sculpture in a destructive performance artwork, ArtBroken extends this act of defiance across multiple disciplines. Peter Gough’s ‘Frankenstein Art’ transforms the canvas from a pristine medium into an expressive battlefield, breaking free from traditional expectations. Jimmy Bamble experiments with animatronics, bringing his cartoon bear to life in a unique fusion of painting and movement. Craig Smith repurposes discarded furniture and found objects, using historical imagery to create an installation that questions artistic permanence. David Dalzell explores themes of cancellation, resilience, and queer mythology through visual and performance art. Sophie Bound embraces vulnerability by stepping outside of her comfort zone, shedding the need for approval, and creating immersive three-dimensional works.
The exhibition will incorporate interactive elements, breaking traditional gallery separations and immersing the audience in a dynamic, evolving space. By dismantling norms and revealing process alongside the final artworks, ArtBroken fosters an experience where creation and destruction coalesce into something entirely new.
Through risk-taking, experimentation, and boundary-pushing expression, ArtBroken celebrates the power of breaking away—from convention, expectation, and limitation—inviting audiences to witness the transformative energy of artistic disruption.
Darwin Visual Arts
25 July - 16 August
Open Wednesday 12pm - 5pm; Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday (artist run) 10am - 2pm
Exhibition Opening – Friday 25 July 6pm

