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EXHIBITIONS: EVERY DOG WILL HAVE ITS DAY

22 Jul 2017 - 17 Sep 2017 | 10.00pm - 5.00pm

Every Dog Will Have Its Day is a group exhibition of ten contemporary Australian artists exploring the emotional connection between people and dogs. Curated by emerging curators Sophia Cai (VIC) and Kathleen Linn (NSW), the exhibition features work by Abdul-Rahman Abdullah (WA), Dion Beasley (NT), David Capra (NSW), Anastasia Klose (NSW), Noel McKenna (NSW), Clare Peake (WA), Kenny Pittock (VIC), Danielle Reynolds (VIC), Adrian Stojkovich (VIC) and Natalie Thomas (VIC) spanning across diverse mediums of painting, drawing, sculpture, video and performance.

The exhibition also references Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre’s (CPAC) collection and its programming history. Surprisingly, within CPAC’s collection, artists have referenced their relationship to dogs. This includes works such as Apichat Tinatin’s, Dingo (dog with attitude) (2005) and Mai Long’s, Pho Dogs (2006) and Aqua Mutt: an installation with dag girl (2007).

While immediately playful and humorous in nature, Every Dog Will Have Its Day provides a broader platform to consider the enduring relationship between humans and dogs. Dogs are embedded in myth, ritual and the human experience; their roles span from beloved pet, surrogate child, guard and working dogs, to dark, symbolic representations. At the heart of all these is the enduring symbiotic relationship of loyalty and empathy that bind people with their dogs.

Curated by Sophia Cai and Kathleen Linn

Exhibition Launch: Saturday 22 July, 1 - 4pm (Dog friendly event).

The exhibition opening will feature a performance by Danielle Reynolds. All dogs (and humans) are welcome.

Image Credit: Danielle Reynolds, Doggo Chasing Waterfalls, 2017, painting, 160 x 197 cm. (detail).
Photograph: Aaron Christopher Rees.


Public Programs

19 August 10.30 - 12pm | DRAW TOGETHER 
$10, for 8 years and up. All materials supplied
Draw Together is a weekend drawing workshop designed for participants ages 10 and up.


Event Information

LocationCasula Powerhouse
Arts Centre:
Hopper Gallery

CostFree


Phone02 8711 7123

Emailreception@casulapowerhouse.com

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