A mystery here

Poem by Rhonda Cotsell, in response to a work in the Weathering the Future exhibition.

Poem by Rhonda Cotsell, in response to a work in the Weathering the Future exhibition.

It’s great to see some visitors to the exhibition taking the time to add chatterboxes to the hanging Precipice work, and also leave thoughts on the comment wall.

We were struck by this example from Rhonda Cotsell:

There is a mystery here
I recognise the skill
of weaving
It is the craftswoman in
the contrast of soft
white, pink tinged
Is it something on which
I have a right
to comment?
I don’t understand
what it is saying
but it suggests
death or maybe
food gathering?
I need to listen
if I am to use what words
I have
at my disposal,
within
my cultural
DNA.

The exhibition is open today, Saturday 15 December, and tomorrow, Sunday 16 December, noon till 4pm, and again from Thursday 20 December to Sunday 23 December, noon till 4pm.

Installation is a happening thing

Ken and Lynne Makings with Backspace co-ordinator Melinda Muscat hanging Lynne's "Ginan..."

Ken and Lynne Makings with Backspace co-ordinator Melinda Muscat hanging Lynne’s “Ginan…” Picture: Ian Kemp


Weathering the Future is becoming an actual thing!

After more than 12 months’ of planning, the exhibition is being installed at Backspace gallery, ready for its opening on Thursday 6 December and official launch on Saturday 8 December.

The art really pops in person, and the interactive elements will give visitors an opportunity to be involved, too.

Do drop in to check it out and say hello to our friendly staffers!