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Scanning Memories
Nathalie Hartog-Gautier

20 August to 27 September

image: Nathalie Hartog-Gautier, Encounter, digital print.

Nathalie Hartog-Gautier is constantly searching through archives, image banks, memories and landscapes looking for new ways to 'see' as an artist.

This process of scanning allows her to uncover unique connections between seemingly disparate elements that are in turn unified by her own major themes and preoccupations. It is through this process of knowing, of comparing her vision with that of others, that she attempts to depict nature in a new light – as if seen for the first time. Dr Anna Lawrenson.

 

Hook, Line and Sinker - The Fish Show
3 September to 15 November

image: visitor viewing commissioned photographs by Narelle Autio

Highlighting works from the permanent collection and others on loan from the Mildura Arts Centre, Hook, Line and Sinker delves beneath the surface of the muddy Murray and other inland waterways to expose the stories that make up that absorbing pastime that is fishing.

 

5 Cities: Marco Luccio
2 October – 8 November

image: Marco Luccio, The Flatiron, (2008) Drypoint on Velin Arches.

Internationally acclaimed Australian artist Marco Luccio takes us on a tour of significant cities from around the world. These powerfully dramatic drypoints and etchings were drawn on site from various rooftops in the cities of Melbourne, Paris, New York, Florence and Sydney.

 

Bones of Contention
Eddie Kneebone

12 November 2009 to 10 January 2010

Bones of contention is a compelling representation of what is often referred to as our 'hidden history'. In this epic work Aboriginal artist, Eddie 'Kookaburra' Kneebone tells the story of colonial settlement and its impact on the indigenous clans of the North East and Upper Murray region of Victoria. Trannscending regions, the work remains representative of similar encounters between indigenous and non-indigenous communities during this period across Australia.

The story stretches across 33 individual canvasses accompanied by written descriptions and a DVD recording of the story as told by Eddie.

 

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River Heritage
7 August – 27 September

In conjunction with the Guardian Newspaper and its readers, a significant chapter of local history is revealed through the eyes of both the artist and the camera lens. The launch of Pioneers Week will take place at the gallery on Friday 7 August at 6pm.

 

Seven Deadly Sins
29 September- 25 October

Recent work by MacKillop College Staff

 

Looking through my eyes: Murray Human Services Inc.
28 October – 22 November

In the lead up to disABILITY Week, participants of MHS INC.  programs, have been working hard to produce a celebratory  body of work. Visitors will be encouraged to feel and touch, as well as view this exhibition.

 

…world unknown: Swan Hill College and Tyrrell Colleges
24 November – 20 December

Year 11 and 12 Students work from the disciplines of Studio Arts and Visual Communication and Design

list of previous exhibitions held at the gallery from 1987 to today is currently being developed to add to the site as a resource.