Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) presents four new exhibitions this September, with a focus on the mythology of the Scottish Highlands, the magic of mixed-media sculptural ceramics, molecular drawings and the marvellous power of community arts. Gallery Coordinator Imbi Davidson says "this group of exhibitions presents a range of contemporary artworks that explore deep and meaningful themes through a range of mediums and techniques, and our annual celebration of community artists".
Glimpse of Alba – Sealladh Air Alba | Jemima Patch-Taylor
Glimpse of Alba is an exploration of the rich folklore and wild terrain of the Scottish Highlands. Delving into Celtic and Pictish mythicism, the works gravitate towards ancestral stories that depict feminine characters as multifaceted beings that can be empathetic and loving, as well as violent and vengeful. In 2023, Jemima received the SCU Kaske Fellowship Grant to travel to the Scottish Highlands and experience its folklore firsthand. She yearns to keep culture alive by telling these stories and inviting the Scottish language into her life.
Beneath the Fallen Petals – Uncovering the Seeds of Surrender | Lauren Hotson
Beneath the Fallen Petals – Uncovering the Seeds of Surrender reflects on the universal human experience of mortality and renewal through a series of intricately crafted burial jars and mixed-media sculptural works. Inspired by ancient funerary practices and humanity's enduring relationship with nature's cycles, Hotson's burial vessels feature textured surfaces, evoking geological rhythms and tidal formations. Accompanied by evocative assemblages of found natural materials with handmade porcelain flowers, the exhibition asks the viewer to contemplate surrender and impermanence, and the unexpected beauty that can emerge from decay.
Do we choose? | Georgi Milln
Do we choose? is an invitation to explore the complexities of choice and the forces that shape our decisions. Using fine-line pen drawings from a molecular viewpoint this exhibition by local artist Georgie Milln challenges visitors to reconsider their perceptions of free will and the unseen influences that guide their lives.
The 14th Annual Grace Cruice Memorial Exhibition | BACCI
Presented by the members of the Ballina Arts & Crafts Centre Incorporated (BACCI), the 14th Annual Grace Cruice Memorial Exhibition is a tribute to founding member, Grace Cruice, and her vision showcasing the best works created by BACCI members in the past 12 months.
All exhibitions open Thursday 21 August and continue until Sunday 12 October.
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery is located at 44 Cherry Street Ballina and is open Wednesday to Friday from 9am until 3pm and weekends from 9.30am until 1.00pm. For further information contact the Gallery on 02 6681 0530 or visit the website www.nrcgballina.com.au
