Peter Pan Punk by Walter Ison

Please join Gallery F for this exciting exhibition of new works by Walter Ison on Wednesday 25th July from 5:30pm onwards.

Gabi McDonald: The Yard and Beyond Exhibition for July

The human experience of place is central to ways that people live in the world, a way of seeing the world mediated by the culture to which we belong. The external space is as important as the inside of the home and tells a lot about the people who live there.  

(Tim Creswell)

In my body of work I have entered into people’s personal space - their

backyard - and have explored how individuals of different ages and

background construct and inhabit this space that is so important in our

culture, particularly in a town like Mildura, where the climate is mild

enough for outdoor living most of the year. These images form a

narrative about who the person is and their lifestyle in this rural country

town.

Gabi McDonald in front of her work Orange Avenue

Mildura Backyards - 18 x A4 prints

Detail of handwritten comments accompanying each image

Lyn McDonald: The Yard and Beyond Exhibition for July

Artist Statement

Stepping out of my house and into the streets of Mildura, the nature

strips and plants that adorn the centre of the roads are predominantly

eucalypts of various species. This move by the council over many

years is strategic in merging the City with the majestic red gums of the

riverfront, which give Mildura its unique environment. How can this be

transformed into Art?

I use the bark and leaves of eucalyptus to give colour and imprints to

my textile works. A process that I call Eco-Alchemy, reflecting the

natural environment.

Natural plant dyed scarves

Installation view, hand-felted silk and wool jacket

Eucalypt on linen

Silk Forest Installation View

Materials for dying of fabrics and prints

Detail from Silk Forest 1-9

The Yard and Beyond: Gabi McDonald and Lyn McDonald

Exhibition runs from: June 28th - July 21st
Exhibition Opening night | Friday 29th June | 5:30 - 7:00pm
Gallery F opening hours | Thurs-Frid 10-4pm | Sat 10am-2pm

Location: mim, museum of innocence mildura | 31-33 Deakin Ave