BLACK 30 Nov - 23 Dec 2023
Nancy Constandelia
Nick Devlin
Mark Hislop
Suzie Idiens
Elvis Richardson
Sam Vawdrey
Oliver Wagner
Wei Weng
The use of black in contemporary art extends beyond the visual spectrum, transcending into conceptual realms. It becomes a metaphor for the unknown, a space where artists invite viewers to explore, question, and contemplate. The absence of color becomes a deliberate choice, emphasizing the importance of negative space and pushing the boundaries of perception. In essence, contemporary art's relationship with the color black is dynamic and evolving. It embodies a narrative that extends beyond aesthetics, touching on themes of identity, activism, and the ever-expanding possibilities of artistic expression in a world that demands diversity and a deeper understanding of the human experience.
Black | All Photography by Andrew Curtis
Wei Weng | Mark Hislop | Suzie Idiens | Sam Vawdrey
Suzie Idiens | Untitled #9, 2014 | ply, mdf, polyurethane | 57 x 194 x 6.5cm | Sam Vawdrey
Elvis Richardson | Wei Weng | Mark Hislop
Mark Hislop | Oliver Wagner | Nancy Constandelia
Wei Weng | Mark Hislop | “it is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism” 2020 | Watercolour and acrylic on acrylic sheet | 232 x 156 cm ( framed ) Suzie Idiens
Mark Hislop | Untitled 2023 | Synthetic polymer on mylar | 60 x 40 cm | Oliver Wagner | Reconstructed Painting 66 | House paint dust on linen | 182.9 cm x 234.6 cm | Nancy Constandelia | Hydra ii 2023 | acrylic on canvas | 90cm diameter
Suzie Idiens | Sam Vawdrey | Nick Devlin | Mark Hislop | Oliver Wagner
Nick Devlin | Black Flag 2017 | Acrylic polymer paint on Australian flag Diptych 90 x 180 cm each
Elvis Richardson Trophy Art Concrete and Stone aggregate
Sam Vawdrey | Untitled (eruption) 2023 ceramic | 27.5 x 15.5 x 12.0 cm | Untitled (cluster) 2022 | ceramic| Dimensions variable | Untitled (mask) 2022 | ceramic | 15.0 x 19.0 x 7.0 cm | Untitled () 2019 | ceramic | 23.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 cm | Untitled (bill) 2023 | ceramic | 14.0 x 8.0 x 8.0 cm
Wei Weng | Prototype In Becoming A Better Ringleader, 2023 | Urushi lacquerware, wires, chain | Site specific assemblage, dimension variable