Event details
Join us for the official opening of two new exhibitions at Town Hall Gallery; major exhibition ‘OBJECTIVE’ and the annual Boroondara Summer Salon.
Bookings are essential.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Please note: a tour of the major exhibition will take place prior to the opening, commencing at 1 pm.
About the exhibitions
OBJECTIVE
This bold new exhibition challenges traditional concepts of still life, showcasing a diverse range of artists who push the boundaries of the genre. With a focus on contemporary expression, the exhibition offers an exciting departure from the conventional, using painting, video, sculpture and installation to explore everyday objects and scenes in unexpected ways.
The featured artists each bring a unique vision to the genre. Familiar objects are transformed through abstraction and everyday forms are elevated into striking visual experiences. Installations examine the relationship between nature and the artificial, and personal narratives add a sense of intimacy and familiarity to the inanimate objects.
Through humour, whimsy and bold experimentation, the artists re-energise the still life genre, inviting audiences to engage with the ordinary in unexpected and imaginative ways. This playful approach challenges the boundaries of traditional still life and encourages a vibrant dialogue between art and perception. The result is still life by definition - but not as you know it.
Featuring: Tony Albert, Sally Anderson, Nadine Christensen, Adam John Cullen, James McGrath and Louise Paramor.
Boroondara Summer Salon
Town Hall Gallery is delighted to present the annual Boroondara Summer Salon, a curated group exhibition celebrating the creativity and diversity of the Boroondara community. Featuring local artists, this vibrant community exhibition features paintings, prints, sculptures, photography, and more, showcasing the breadth of talent our community has to offer.
This eclectic presentation of nature, history, busy urban streets, wildlife, and abstract imagery reveals the mediums and subject matter that provides inspiration to artists who live, work, or study in the area. Take a leisurely stroll through the gallery halls, immerse yourself in the colours, shapes, and stories that adorn each artwork, and discover the hidden gems waiting to be unearthed.
Visit the annual Boroondara Summer Salon throughout the summertime to see what local Boroondara creatives have to share.
Accessibility at this space
Accessibility features include:
- accessible car parking
- accessible drop-off area
- automatic doors
- accessible toilets
- ramps
- clear signage
- lifts
- quiet areas
- wide passageways.
Image: Visitors at the official exhibition opening for the ‘Boroondara Summer Salon’, Town Hall Gallery, 2024.