PENOLA’S year-round arts hub Gallery 54 was swamped on Saturday for the launch of its latest exhibition Turn The Page.
More than 200 attendees wandered through the gallery on Saturday to see the exhibition, which was complemented by the sculpture exhibition A Warm Shot of Technics with a Dash of Custom Culture.
The courtyard exhibition, curated by Mark de Nys and Daniel Kane, attracted a number of curious minds with their unique sculptures.
The exhibition was opened by Boandik elder Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr as she described her story-telling process in the traditional way of possum-fur cloaks.
“Turn the Page and A Warm Shot of Technics with a Dash of Custom Culture shows the hours, the planning and the love that goes into making and designing a sculpture, a book or a piece of art,” Aunty Michelle said.
“Supporting our local artists is a given.”
Gallery 54 collective member Anne Miles was full of praise for the festival weekend, stating the gallery’s events were a success.
“We had plenty of positive feedback during the weekend and many thought Aunty Michelle spoke so well and loved the way she spoke,” Ms Miles said.
“Her possum skin cloak was a large talking point as it fit in perfectly with the exhibition which was surrounded by a type of story telling.”
The exhibition was derived from a collection of old books, with artists encouraged to interpret the pages through a broad range of art.
“There was a lot of work from paper and work with old books which just made the exhibition look fantastic.”
Both exhibitions will continue until June 30.
