The Drill Hall Gallery has partnered with Perth Institute of Contemporary Art to present Painting Itself.
Curated by Jonathan Nichols the exhibition explores a horizontal culture in painting, where fundamental ideas about its history and vitality – long the influence of European and American values – are being reshaped in East and Southeast Asia. A common understanding is that painters look for the 'face' of their work, that aspect of a painting that looks back at them. Each of the artists in the exhibition takes on this idea, leaning into the mood and psychic processes of their own painting, with its inner constraints and struggles.
The exhibition presents the work of five artists: Jon Chan (Singapore), Un Cheng (Hong Kong), Chris Huen Sin-Kan (Hong Kong/London), Noor Mahnun (Malaysia), Tang Dixin (China).
Exhibition presented with Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts in association with ANU Drill Hall Gallery, Canberra.
Given the prolonged closure of the Drill Hall Gallery for roof works and hazard remediation, Painting Itself will be displayed at the ANU School of Art & Design.
Dates & Times
- Fri 22 May 10:30am–3pm
- Sat 23 May 11am–4pm
- Sun 24 May 11am–4pm
- Tue 26 May 10:30am–3pm
- Wed 27 May 10:30am–3pm
- Thu 28 May 10:30am–3pm
- Fri 29 May 10:30am–3pm
- Sat 30 May 11am–4pm
- Sun 31 May 11am–4pm
- Tue 2 Jun 10:30am–3pm
Accessibility
- Actively welcomes people with access needs.
When
22 May - 28 Jun
Session times vary
