PARKER Contemporary presents The Guardians, a new body of work by Melissa J Harvey (MJ), developed during a residency at the Morgan Conservatory, USA. Through her unique papermaking practice using sprayed abaca and recycled cotton pulp, MJ explores themes of protection, transformation, and dream symbolism.
Drawing on recurring dream imagery and handmade processes, these ethereal works translate subconscious vision into tactile form. This is the first time The Guardians will be shown in Brisbane.
Known for her sustainable materials and process-driven practice, MJ’s recent highlights include presenting at IMPACT 10 in Spain, a solo exhibition at Lismore Regional Gallery, and her upcoming 2025 solo at the Print Council of Australia Gallery, Melbourne. Her background includes a Master of Visual Arts from SCA and a long-standing commitment to material memory and community collaboration.
Opening Event:
Friday 18 July, 6 – 8pm
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Image: Melissa J Harvey, Camouflage, 2024, pigment pulp on handmade paper (abaca, cotton linter, recycled cotton), 61 x 46cm. Courtesy of the artist and PARKER Contemporary.
