Exhibitions

MIRROR: Artists reflect the collection

A unique collaboration with four local artists,
Belinda Eckermann, Anthony Pelchen, Melissa Powell and Vernon Sultan, MIRROR: Artists reflect the collection presents an overview of these artists’ accomplished careers alongside additional works from the Horsham Regional Art Gallery collection selected by the artists.

MIRROR acknowledges the skills and creative output of Wimmera-based artists and simultaneously recognises our nationally significant collection as a rich source of stimulus, influence and pleasure for local artists, community members and visitors alike.

Our collection is a cultural asset of significant import and comprises of over 2,500 works. Established in 1967, the collection highlights the rich tapestry of artistic expression within Australian art history and provides essential insight into individual artists, creative enterprises and collectives, as well as Australian cultural diversity and key moments in our history.

Community members from Horsham and the surrounding region can take immense pride in their role as custodians of this significant collection. As stewards of these works of art, the Gallery ensures their preservation and accessibility for generations to come. Through initiatives like this exhibition, HRAG reaffirms its commitment to celebrating and preserving the artistic legacy of this collection and fostering a sense of pride and connection for locals.

Over the summer, we invite you to explore the works of four accomplished locals and view the collection through the lens of these artists. Each artist was invited to select works for display that resonate with their own artistic sensibilities and worked with curator Lauren van Katwyk to present explanatory notes to accompany the collection works. This process not only highlights the richness of HRAG’s holdings but also underscores the invaluable role that public collections play as educational resources.

We see our collection interpreted through these artists’ individual artistic practices. In some cases, these works have not been on display for several years. MIRROR: Artists reflect the collection acknowledges our nationally significant collection as a rich source of stimulus, influence and pleasure for local artists, community members and visitors alike.

 

Image: Melissa POWELL Salt lake 1, from the series Flooded 2011 inkjet print on cotton rag paper 50.5 x 76 cm Horsham Regional Art Gallery collection Gift of the artist, 2011

 

Event Information

DATE

02 November 2024 -
02 February 2025

TIME

Open Daily 10am-4pm

VENUE

Horsham Regional Art Gallery
80 Wilson St, Horsham, Vic 3400

PRICE

Free Entry

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The Horsham Town Hall and Horsham Regional Art Gallery acknowledge the traditional lands of the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk people. We pay respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.