Exhibitions
Twist
Opens 09-06-2023, closes 22-10-2023
Argyle Galleries 1-4, Henry Hunter Gallery 5, Salon Gallery, Bond Store
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) enchanted readers with irrepressible characters while exploring issues such as crime and punishment, the dire impact of poverty on women and children and the grim conditions in public institutions such as orphanages, prisons and workhouses. He was as fascinated by the people and social interactions in the far-flung colonies as he was in those of the dirty streets of London. Many of his characters were transported or immigrated to Australia.
This exhibition brings together artwork by exceptional Australian and Irish artists to engage with Dickensian themes – with a contemporary and quirky twist. It was accompanied by a program of artist talks and special evening events throughout the Dark Mofo festival period.
Curator: Dr Mary Knights, Senior Curator of Art, TMAG
Featured contemporary artists:
Raymond Arnold & Rodney Croome
Christl Berg
Pat Brassington
Michelle Browne
Nicholas Folland
Keith Giles
Julie Gough
Fiona Hall
Ursula Halpin
Sandra Johnston
Sue Kneebone
Ricky Maynard
Mish Meijers & Tricky Walsh
Milan Milojevic
Brigita Ozolins
Effie Pryer
Yhonnie Scarce
Mary Scott
Tom Sloane
Heather B. Swann
Dominic Thorpe
Paul Zika
Exhibition information
Twist exhibition map – PDF 170.1 KB
You can access further information on the artists' works at the Twist Exhibition Information page.
Twist education resource - PDF 2.7 MB
Image details: Tom Sloane, Merperson, 2023.