2013 Calendar of exhibitions at the University Gallery, the University of Newcastle

The University Gallery

Calendar

DATE	EVENT	TIME
30 Jan - 16 Feb, 2013	Marika Osmotherly (MPhil): Lightness of Being Marika Osmotherly's Master of Philosophy (Fine Art) exhibition focuses on the metaphysical question of whether or not 'being' or 'existence' can carry metaphorical weight. Through this research Osmotherly explores theories of phenomenology and the sublime in the hope of finding resolution to this question through their application within the field of contemporary sculpture. Download the catalogue pdf (1.5MB)	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
	Nadia Waters (MPhil): Waterlines: The Art of Science and Creativity The beauty of nature evokes a sense of wonder and enriches life. For Nadia Waters, nature is teacher, forever continuing to surprise, intrigue and inspire creativity. "The discipline of drawing is a vehicle to depict nature that surrounds me and gives me a greater appreciation for the natural world. Through the visual image and written word I hope to share and highlight environmental sensitivity." - Nadia Waters. Download the catalogue pdf (1.4MB)	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
20 Feb - 9 March, 2013	Jonathan James: Stock Image This exhibition explores the shared textural, even tactile, nature of cinematic film stock and photographic silk screen prints. Projection, light and montage are explored. Making the hand visible in mechanical processes and reaching the viewer through familiar imagery offers both literacy in our culture and a language we can use to understand the media we live with. Download the catalogue pdf (2MB)	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
	Kurt Schranzer and Terry Burrows: Spirit and Flesh The interconnectedness of, and the struggles and tensions between spirit & flesh have been canvassed by writers, artists, mythologists and philosophers both past and present. Kurt Schranzer & Terry Burrows: Spirit & Flesh brings together selected artworks under this overarching theme. Download the catalogue pdf (3MB)	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
13 - 23 March, 2013	Chris Tucker and Michael Chapman: Mediocracy Mediocracy is an exhibition of architectural works by Chapman and Tucker which explores the complicity of architecture in systems of organization, systematization and bureaucracy. The exhibition aims to probe the spatial structure of productivity, exploring the agency of design within a landscape of mass industrialization and homogenization. Download the catalogue pdf (1MB)	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
27 March - 13 April, 2013	Andy Collis (PhD): The Human Touch? This exhibition of paintings and installation pieces about portraiture was produced by Andy Collis as practice-led PhD research, informing responses to questions raised in his thesis titled, "What is the value of the artist/sitter relationship to contemporary portrait painting?" Download the catalogue pdf (1.4MB)	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
17 April - 4 May, 2013	*Strong Woman, Strong Painting, Strong Culture* Contemporary Indigenous women's art from the Central and Western Deserts from the Sims Dickson collection. "Our culture and art is not separate, it is all one. We are artists, dancers and singers of the Tjukurpa." - Inawinytji Williamson, artist and co-founder of Ananguku Arts. Download the catalogue pdf (4.9MB)	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
8 - 25 May, 2013	Prue Sailor (PhD): Wild Visions - An Artistic Investigation into Animal Vision This is an exhibition for Prue Sailer's PhD research in Natural History Illustration, examining the optical diversity of the animal world. Through this fusion of science and art, the research published by vision scientists is presented in visual form so that gallery visitors can experience the animals' world "through their eyes". Download the catalogue pdf (2.1MB)	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
29 May - 1 June, 2013	Jennie Thomas Travelling Scholarship: 10 Year Review The Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship is awarded to students who have a clear vision of their practice and a passion for what they do. It provides an opportunity for students to gain primary research and inspiration during their Honours year of study by funding Scholars to travel overseas. The 2013 winner is Skye Jacobsen. More information can be found at the Jennie Thomas Scholarship website.	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
5 - 22 June, 2013	*Pleasure Zones* Featuring Cathryn Shine (NZ), Mary Robert (UK), Jane Winslow and Barbra Stout (US) These artists all have the base of their practice in photomedia, yet each of them uses the discipline in different ways and for different purposes. This exhibition will presents four trajectories of work that have sprung out of shared sensibilities. These artists have directed themselves towards concerns that reflect female perceptions and sensitivities in differing arenas. This is their subliminal common bond, revealing insights into diverse aspects of 'pleasure' as their shared theme.	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
26 - 29 June, 2013	HOPE: exhibition and book launch HOPE is a children's book produced by the AIM High program; a team that operates from the University's Equity and Diversity Unit. The book, written by Matt Lumb, a member of AIM High, will become a graduation gift for primary school students participating in the Careers Through Reading program. Book illustrations, by Kiara Mucci, will be on exhibition. This wonderful children's book can be purchased at the University Gallery for $20.00 (EFTPOS sales only).	12:00pm - 6:00pm Wed to Sat
3 - 20 July, 2013	*Working: Newcastle* Featuring work by Peter Gardiner, Brett McMahon and James Drinkwater, curated by Damien Minton, with a photo essay of the artists by Simone Darcy. This exhibition explores the creative output of visual artists and their WORK - not something ephemeral or essentially 'part time' but the real importance of their studios as a workplace. Download the catalogue pdf (1.2MB)	10:00am - 5:00pm Wed to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
24 July - 24 Aug, 2013	*People and Place: Coal and Community* Historical images from the University's Cultural Collections archive exploring the local coal community, its people and their place. This project has been made possible thanks to a grant from the Coal & Allied Community Development Fund and has resulted in a touring exhibition, an illustrated book and a comprehensive website to which information can be added and which also has educational resources for teachers and students - please visit www.coalandcommunity.com The fully illustrated book can be purchased at the University Gallery for just $10.00 (EFTPOS sales only).	10:00am - 5:00pm Wed to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
28 Aug - 14 Sept, 2013	Sandra Burgess (PhD): Plexus Burgess' PhD research explores ways in which history, nature and society mesh to distinguish specific locations. Using media such as ceramics, paper and found objects a new environment is created as a Wunderkammer of the extraordinary and ancient environment of Hanging Rock. Download the catalogue pdf (1.5MB)	10:00am - 5:00pm Wed to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
18 Sep - 28 Sep, 2013	Delilah van Wyk (PhD) Trek: art and the experience of migration. "Home, and its loss and renewal become particularly significant in this age of migration. As an artist, the process of transition through which migrants establish a 'new' home has intrigued me, for I am also a migrant... I regard it as a duty to investigate the process of my migration from both a personal and social history perspective." – Delilah van Wyk Download the catalogue pdf (1.4MB)	10:00am - 5:00pm Wed to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
	Faculty of Business and Law: 2013 Research Showcase Posters This exhibition is an opportunity for Business and Law RHD students and staff to showcase their particular areas of research in the form of a poster competition. Prizes will be awarded and events include a Word Hurl performance and Speaker's Corner. See Create 2308 for full festival information.	10:00am - 5:00pm Wed to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
2 Oct - 19 Oct 2013	Accessible Arctic: 80 Years of Photography from Canadian Geographic The Accessible Arctic brings the beauty of the North close to us as it speaks of its past, present and future. These quintessential images of nature and life in the arctic also remind us of the vast treasure that we hold in trust for future generations. Proudly presented by the High Commission of Canada, Canberra in association with the University Gallery, University of Newcastle.	10:00am - 5:00pm Wed to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
	Geography: Responses to Landscape Five artists from the School of Creative Arts who explore notions of place and land, respond to the notion of geography. Featuring Nicole Chaffey, Andy Devine, David Middlebrook, Annemarie Murland and Una Rey.	10:00am - 5:00pm Wed to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
22 Oct - 26 Oct	Occupation Articulation: a world of possibilities The graduating Occupational Therapy Students present their exhibition.	10:00am - 5:00pm Tue to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
Coming up in 2013	Visual Communication DesignThird Year Graduate Exhibition 2013	10:00am - 5:00pm Tues to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat
Coming up in 2013	An exploration of the remote Flinders Ranges Painter Leo Robba frequently escorts artists in exploring the spectacularly rugged Flinders Ranges. This exhibition brings together a broad collection of professional and amateur responses to this inspirational landscape, including works by Robba and Euan Macleod.	10:00am - 5:00pm Wed to Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sat