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This exhibition brought together the jewellery and sculptural objects of Helen Britton, the vibrant paintings of Barbara Bolt and the video/sculpture installation of Lucas Ihlein. The exhibition placed craft making into a contemporary context, challenging the tendency to assign it to domestic practice. Britton recyled industrial waste such as cigarette lighters and glass and combined…
The Monaro Road Show… Folk Art Lets Dance
“As the search for an Australian identity gains momentum towards the end of the millennium, the reappraisal of Australian popular culture has attracted increasing attention.” ..extract from catalogue essay, Sandra Murray. The Monaro car was a clear and deliberate statement by Holden of national identity in its design, title and marketing concepts. Approximately 25 works…