curation + projects
Big/ small/ Massive/ tiny
https://drawspace.org/exhibitions-and-events/big-small-massive-tiny
When the line from a to b gets a little murky, these artists wade through the marsh and land on an answer… perhaps it will help if we all hold hands and look at the ants on the ground?
The exhibition explores how the inherent “thingyness” of life weaves the whole universe together. Spurring from the minute, subtle and microscopic connections into the massively macroscopic infinity of the cosmos, a paper is only a few jumps away from a party cup, a paver, a pencil. A sock is but a breath away from a sheep.
Pulling together artists with an expanded understanding of drawing, as line and sculpture run parallel from one another, the artists weave together the scraps of everyday life into the abstract in sculpture-like drawings and drawing-like sculptures.
Curated by Lauren MacColl (@bigbirdblog), the recipient of the DRAW Space Curators Prize, featuring the work of artists:
Tom Brand @tomtomtomyomtom
Milla Watts @m_r_c_w
Janet Jiahui Wu @janet.jiahui.wu
Bethany Shanahan @beth__any_s
Sailor Kennard @sailor.kennard
All artists currently live, work and make on unceded Gadigal land. This project acknowledges and seeks to honour the Traditional Custodians of the Eora Nation, recognizing their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture. Free Palestine. From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.
News From Home (2024)
Connor Chen, Juliette Edith, Tayte Hankinson, Xanthe Kibble, Lauren Maccoll, Ryan Ouyang, Ella Thompson, Lily Tsuruko Tucker, Will Naufahu
At Backspace Gallery, Curated by Lauren Maccoll
House of Unicorns (2024)
Connor Chen, Juliette Edith, Tayte Hankinson, Xanthe Kibble, Lauren Maccoll, Ella Thompson, Lily Tsuruko Tucker, Holly Fitzpatrick,
Lingam Brown, Sophie Bagster, Tom Brand, Venn Miles
At REDBASE Gallery, Curated by Lauren Maccoll and Ella Thompson