previous Exhibitions
KATRINA BARBER - ILLUMINE
Alcaston Gallery is very pleased to present Illumine, an exhibition of light constructions by Western Australian new media artist Katrina Barber.
The art of Katrina Barber illuminates, not only for the viewer, but in a most direct and intimate way the artist herself. Barber’s practice is directly informed by her experience as a Deaf artist, her artwork opening pathways for communication. Initially discovering her affinity for visual art 9 years ago through a local art group, she was recognised for her artistic talent in the HERE&NOW13 project in conjunction with Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of Western Australia. Barber has gone on to artist residencies, including one at Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, and exhibitions throughout West Australia and Melbourne.
“She has embraced the potential of painting and visual art to connect with others and to channel everything that she sees and touches. She is prolific, rigorous, constantly researching, and incredibly informed. Her influences are moving into the phenomenological light artists such as James Turrell and Olafur Eliasson.” – Leigh Robb, Former Curator PICA, Perth and recently appointed Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of South Australia
Alcaston Gallery first exhibited Katrina Barber's work in 2014 in the group exhibition From the Outside . Deeply impressed and moved by Barber’s art practice, which traverses the personal and innate to process driven theoretical creations of back lit ink on Perspex wall mounted shadow boxes and a floor light-box for Illumine, Alcaston Gallery is honoured to be hosting Katrina Barber’s first solo exhibition in Melbourne.
This exhibition has been supported by the Western Australian Department of Culture and the Arts.
© The artist and Alcaston Gallery
ALCASTON GALLERY - A CONTINUING CELEBRATION OF WOMEN
In 2024, Alcaston Gallery is once again proud to celebrate and advocate for International Women's Day.
This year's theme is Inspire Inclusion; to inspire a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment; to build a more inclusive world for all women; to invest in women and accelerate progress!
Alcaston Gallery has invested significantly in First Nations women artists - with rewards for the artists, financially and culturally, having a significant rippling effect for their families and ...
Rene Sundown •Ngura Tali - Sand Dune Country
Alcaston Gallery is thrilled to introduce respected senior Yankunytjatjara artist, Rene Sundown, in her debut exhibition with the gallery, Ngura Tali - Sand Dune Country.
Sundown is a senior artist and longstanding director of the Iwantja Art Centre in Indulkana, South Australia, whose practice is dedicated to passing on knowledge to future generations. Having exhibited in important national and international group exhibitions over the past decade, this will be Sundown’s ...
Alcaston Gallery Christmas Gifts Exhibition 2023•Limited edition PRINTS and WORKS ON PAPER
Alcaston Gallery Christmas Gifts Exhibition 2023 presents exceptional works on paper and limited edition prints from over thirty-five years of contemporary Australian First Nations art showcasing a selection of rare and special release works by important artists on exhibition at the Alcaston Gallery Exhibition Space, 84 William Street, Melbourne/Naarm from 29 November until 15 December 2023.
CLAY•Ben McKeown•Karen Mills•Dean Smith
Clay comes from the earth; in its many forms, textures and colours, clay harnesses our world’s enigmatic power, energy, and secret life force.
With its affinity to earth and water, clay is an accumulated matrix of plant, animal, and mineral; wet or dry, white or coloured, this natural material has been used since ancient times in the form of ochre in sacred ceremonies and for medicinal purposes, as well as a strong, pliable matter for utilitarian functions such as building, cooking and creating practical ...
All About Art - Annual Collectors Exhibition: Counterpoint•Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori (c.1924 -2015)
Alcaston Gallery is honoured to present two solo exhibitions in conjunction with the Estates of Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori (c.1924 - 2015) and Ginger Riley Munduwalawala (c.1936 – 2002).
Alcaston Gallery’s annual All About Art collectors’ exhibition will include significant paintings within the theme of our 2024 exhibition series Counterpoint. As Ginger Riley would often say, “the same but different”. Gabori and Riley are both remembered as two of Australia’s most influential ...
