Medium and Muse
Recent works by The Roseologist and Lauren Sutton
2 - 10 November 2024
Barton ArtBox, 7 Young St, Barton
Wildflower is an exhibition of artworks where native wildflowers are the medium and muse for two artists, Rhiannon Berry (aka The Roseologist) and Lauren Sutton. The exhibition features a collection of botanical prints, contemporary dried floral wreaths and paper daisy mirrors.
The exhibition will be open for public viewing every day during the exhibition period from 10:30am - 1:00pm & 4:30pm - 7:30pm.
An Opening Night event will be held on 2nd November from 6pm - 7:30pm, and is open to everyone.
Alongside the exhibition will be several pop-up events, including “Wildflower: In Conversation”, on 9th November from 6:00pm - 7:30pm, with two well known figures from the Australian botanical community, botanist and author, Tim Entwisle and Craig Scott from East Coast Wildflowers. Ticket information here.
A series of creative craft workshops will also be held over four nights during the exhibition, and will give participants the opportunity to make their own piece of art whilst engaging in a fun and uplifting activity. They are suitable for all levels of ability and run on Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th and Friday 8th of November from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Further details about the exhibition and events, including ticket sales, can be found here.
Photography Series
This body of work developed out of a collaboration between Canberra photographer Lauren Sutton, and botanical artist, Rhiannon Berry (The Roseologist). Exploring their shared passion for the botanical world, Lauren and Rhiannon have created a collection of images that celebrate the interplay between natural form of botanical materials and the artistic composition that occurs though arranging and photographing them.
Through their collaborative process, Rhiannon and Lauren aim to make compositions that honour the simple beauty of their botanical subjects.
Wreath & Mirror Series
This work explores the intersection between traditional craft techniques and contemporary art practice. Selecting naturally dried botanical elements as a medium and assuming a deliberate, artisanal approach, has allowed Rhiannon to push back against the disposable culture that we find ourselves in.
Rhiannon's aim is to encourage viewers to reflect on the transitory state of living things, life cycles and transformation. With fresh eyes, a dead flower becomes an interesting abstract form that has a fragile beauty of its own merit.
