From Abstract Art to Pottery: A Guide to Current Exhibitions in Newcastle

by Brooke Murphy on March 22, 2011

A diverse spectrum of art is currently being exhibited in Newcastle. From the abstract works of Newcastle art students and William Rose, to Indigenous art and pottery - there’s a feast for all eyes this month.

Abstraction: The Front Room Gallery will be exhibiting student abstract works in a variety of media. Abstract art explores how information can be reduced and simplified and the role of intuition in observation. The Front Room Gallery, 22 March - 8 April.

Conditional Genesis: In Conditional Genesis, Ben Kenning explores the chain of events which link rebirth and death and the influence of the cause and effect relationship on human existence. Forsight Gallery (33 Union Steet, Cooks Hill), 25 March – 10 April.

ArtExpress: A wide spectrum of art is currently being exhibited at Newcastle Regional Art Gallery. Find up and coming art talents at ArtExpress; a showcase of the best works from 2010 HSC Visual Arts students. Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, 5 March - 8 May 2011.

Less is More: Here’s an exhibition for the pottery lovers. Less is More is an exhibition of the works of Gwyn Hanssen Pigott, inspired by Morandi. Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, 5 March - 08 May 2011.

Landscapes: If you are interested in the above Less is More exhibition, be sure to check out Landscapes. This exhibition features works by the members of Newcastle Studio Potters Inc. inspired by Gwyn Hanssen Pigott. Back to Back Galleries (57 Bull St, Cooks Hill) 25 March – 10 April.

Speaking in Colour: This exhibition delves into how Indigenous people communicate through art and the significance of colour. The diverse works have been sourced from the Kimberly Coast, Tiwi Islands and the Central Desert and demonstrate the differences in artistic communication in Indigenous language groups. Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, 19 March - 29 May 2011.

William Rose Composing Space: A selection of abstract works exploring composition by William Rose. Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, 19 March - 29 May 2011.

Photowalk: Newcastle photography lovers get together for a walk through Newcastle, camera in hand. Meet at L!vesites Office, 361 Hunter St., 25 March, 10am or 12pm.

Newcastle, A Place With Character: The paintings of Julie Baigent capture the visual diversity of Newcastle. Her paintings capture the most memorable features of Newcastle; cranes juxtaposed against beaches and the decrepit buildings which contrast with the Harbour Foreshore. Back to Back Galleries (57 Bull St, Cooks Hill), 25 March – 10 April.

Beginnings: This exhibitions features the soft, feminine pottery works of Claire Locker.  Back to Back Galleries (57 Bull St, Cooks Hill), 25 March – 10 April.