‘Syzygy’ presents the works of Queensland artists Martina Clarke and Ella Senbruns. Spanning across oil painting, mixed media drawing and ceramics, this exhibition investigates the qualities of stone and flesh as a recurring motif.
Referencing the union of opposing forces, ‘Syzygy’ is an investigation of metaphoric and visual contradiction. Historic sculptures, ceramic armatures and the Australian landscape have been observed and reimagined by the artists through mark making. The soft and fleshy curves of the human body are collided with the rigidity and weight of stone. Through this method, classic iconography from mythology and art history are reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary Australian women.
