In partnership with New England Regional Art Museum, we are so excited to announce the Brisbane iteration of Jessica Nothdurft — ‘Freeze Fawn’ opening at Side Gallery on Thursday, 22 August!
Join us for opening drinks from 6 — 8 pm at Side Gallery, 7 Emma Street, Red Hill. The exhibition continues until Friday, August 30.
‘Freeze Fawn delves into the intricate and often shadowed realm of my inner child, Boof. This exhibition is a raw, honest exploration of my past, reflecting the turbulence and complexity of a dangerous childhood. Through Boof, I give voice to the vulnerability and resilience that have shaped my journey.
Boof navigates her inner landscape accompanied by two symbolic companions: the snake and the pregnant bitches. The snake embodies both danger and transformation, a constant reminder of the threats that lurked in my formative years but also of the power of shedding old skins and emerging anew. The pregnant bitches, on the other hand, signify fertility, creation, and the nurturing yet sometimes perilous aspects of femininity and growth.
Each piece in Freeze Fawn is an intimate portrayal of Boof’s emotions and experiences. The artworks serve as a bridge, inviting you into Boof’s private world—a space where fear, hope, pain, and strength coexist. Through this exhibition, I aim to not only confront the shadows of my past but also to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit.’
— Jessica Nothdurft
Image: Why’d you pick up the bloody snake Boof? 2023, Oil on timber panel, 61 x 41 cm
