EXHIBITION
DVA Main Gallery
Opening 6pm Friday 16th of April 2021
Showing from the 16th April | 1st May
"Transmogrify", for Bev and Adrienne, focuses on the beauty found in the environment, drawing attention to and encouraging enjoyment of their surroundings. With their work they hope to highlight the need for the conservation and protection of the environment. Their works encompass the idea of transmogrify: they begin with raw materials and through different processes transform those materials into something unexpected, different or magical.
Bev starts with fleece and goes through a process of wetting, heating, rolling and stabbing to produce an artwork. She combines varied materials such as handmade paper, cardboard and then adds stitch to result in beautiful tactile felted artworks.
Adrienne starts with wax, tree resin and powdered pigment that is boiled, burnt, gouged, doused with alcohol and set alight to result in a gloriously glossy, smooth yet tactile surface.
Both mediums lend themselves to be manipulated into surprising forms for both viewer and artist. This is part of the magic of their mediums: the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. The challenge of transforming a traditional art form into something that is both contemporary and full of surprise.
Explore the nature of local lifestyles with intent to
capture funky fashions and everyday living in Darwin.
The artworks displayed will depict the fun, enigmatic and colourful existence of
tropical Darwin during the day, and the busy, energetic nightlife around its local
haunts.
Step into the vibrant world of the Australian Top End with Colours of Home, an exhibition of predominantly pastel paintings that capture the striking beauty of the local landscape.
‘Ways of Seeing: Miya/Significant Plants – Beginnings’ showcases works from five culturally diverse, female artists – Glynis Lee, Angelina Lewis, Juwayning Lorraine Williams, Linda Yarrowin, Nena Zanos - created during a printmaking project at Wagait Beach. Artworks reflect each artist’s personal connection to chosen plants. Accompanying stories and video communicate cultural knowledge.
The viewer is exposed to obscurities of the universe including artwork, ‘Solar Flare’ depicting a solar explosion also, ‘Meteor Shower’ and ‘Supernova’. Energy and passion are radiating from the paintings, highlighting intensity. In contrast, ‘The Wormhole’ and ‘Galaxy’s Breath’ depict the timelessness and constancy of galaxies and the beyond.
Have you ever spent so long not talking to other people that when you finally did, your voice cracked? Have you ever been somewhere so remote that if you died, no-one would know and you might not be found for weeks - if ever?
Art is my passion, my identity, and my sanctuary. It's a universal language that allows me to express myself. My artistic journey began in childhood, and with time, patience, and dedication, my skill
A huge part of our lives are the places we visit and the connections we make with the people we meet along the way.
Ray Hayes moved to the Northern Territory in the early 1980’s to work in Yirrkala and then Darwin. He was a passionate advocate for Human Rights, Labour Rights, Land Rights and the Environment. Ray assisted Yothu Yindi in obtaining the initial funding for band. He advocated and assisted Aboriginal people throughout his working life at Bagot Community and with the Larrakia Nation.
Elemental is Darwin Visual Arts’ first exhibition of 2025, showcasing the diverse talents of our artists as they explore the elements in both literal and metaphorical forms. This inspiring collection presents vibrant and thought-provoking works that celebrate the forces shaping our world and the essence of existence.
Darwin Visual Arts invites you to be a part of 'Twist and Crunch,' a Member exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. This pivotal moment in our city's history offers a profound opportunity to explore themes of air, destruction, resilience, and rebuilding.
