Event details
‘The Secret Life of Wings’ by Yee Ann Chiu celebrates the spirited personalities of Australian birds set against the backdrop of familiar Melbourne landscapes.
Growing up in Taiwan, where birds are shy and keep their distance from people, Chiu was captivated by the boldness of their Australian counterparts, from fearless magpies to cheeky cockatoos. Inspired by these encounters, she imagines their hidden lives, painting whimsical scenes brimming with colour and curiosity. Each work reflects Chiu’s delight in the unexpected and her fascination with the bonds between nature and community.
This exhibition invites viewers to rediscover the everyday with fresh eyes – to pause, wonder, and reconnect with the quiet magic we often overlook, guided by our local feathered friends.
Image credit: Yee Ann Chiu, detail from ‘Beach Day’, 2025, watercolour and gouache on paper, 29.7 x 42 cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Accessibility at this space
- Accessible car parking
- Accessible drop-off area
- Automatic doors
- Accessible toilets
- Ramps
- Clear signage
- Lifts
- Quiet areas
- Wide passageways.
