The annual Side Gallery end-of-year show is titled ‘Paradise Gloss — Next Edition’, which will run from December 12 — 22.
The theme ‘Paradise Gloss’ is the exhibition title that curator Laura Brinin has explored this year with a project for the Outdoor Gallery, presented by Brisbane City Council. In this theme extension, Laura invites artists in the broader community to consider how they will respond to the concept.
“The last couple of years have left a lot of us searching for understanding, watching a world catch fire, reports of crime and violence escalating and fear that our leaders are not acting in our best interests. Socially, politically and culturally, we have been challenged in unprecedented ways. Historically, art’s immediacy can communicate our shared realities, engage with critical social questions, and envision an inclusive future. It reminds us of the beauty and joy inherent in the every day, even in the mundane and familiar that we take for granted, and can act as an antidote to the daily grind. The main objective for Paradise Gloss was for artists and audiences alike to participate and engage in creative play, to take their minds off the realities of the world around us, and focus on well-being through making.”
— Laura Brinin
In this iteration of the concept, we invite you to submit works representative of your experiences over the last couple of years and explore how your well-being is bettered through making.
The end-of-year small works group show will take place from 12 – 22 December. Complete this form and submit your artwork ASAP to be part of the fun.
All artwork is to be delivered to Side Gallery by Monday, 9 December.
