A solo exhibition presented by Minka Gillian.
Chasing Magic delves into the intricate relationship between magical thinking, anxiety, and the pandemic and how unsettling events can trigger superstitious behaviours and belief in the supernatural.
Through sculpture, painting, and installation Gillian examines this phenomenon by harnessing the power of good luck charms, religious symbolism, and the sublime to create a series of paintings and an eclectic shrine with personal relics for visitors to contemplate and make a wish.
Chasing Magic is a reminder of the inevitability of death but also a token of hope, comfort and beauty amid a time of uncertainty.
Image. Minka Gillian, Sculptural Mythologies (detail), 2023, acrylic on canvas
Art Space on The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, 2067, View Map
409 Victoria Ave , Chatswood 2067
Minka Gillian “Self Portrait with Protective Aura”, 2022, ink and acrylic on 300gsm
Minka Gillian “Hushed Memories”, 2022, ink and acrylic on 300gsm acid free paper
Minka Gillian, “Coronavirus Talisman” (detail), 2021, 110cm x 80cm x 80cm
Minka Gillian, “Wondabyne Siren” (detail), 2023, second hand pearls, jewellery, wire
Free
6pm 8:30pm, Friday 28 March
Artist talks
Saturday 29 March and Saturday 5 April 2pm to 3pm
Join Minka Gillian for a series of artist talks where she will discuss how the 'magic' happens in her new show Chasing Magic.
Workshop for children
Sunday 30 March 2pm to 3pm
Guided by artist Minka Gillian children will create and take home their own magical tokens of hope and creativity.