Australian Design Centre presents its major touring exhibition Obsessed: Compelled to make at Blue Mountains City Art Gallery until January 19. The exhibition presents the work of 14 artists from across Australia, delving beyond the finished object, beyond the personality of the maker, into the fundamental conceptual framework of their creations.
We look at the complexities of their materials and processes, the realities of their day-to-day studio routine and unravel what compels each maker to create over the course of their personal career - Why this technique or material? Why that concept? How does the mind of a maker work? This exhibition explores the act of making through
the framework of obsession - how it consumes us, carrying us along in its wake, colouring every aspect of our lives. With these professional artists,
it is their obsessions, and all the associated angst, failures, breakthroughs and milestones, that feeds their productivity and to deliver exceptional outcomes.
There will be a panel discussion on Saturday, December 14, from 11am-noon. (Free with gallery admission ticket,)
Come along and hear some of the creatives involved in the making of the exhibition Obsessed: Compelled to make discuss their creative input in an exhibition that showcases the awe-inspiring creativity and innovation of makers from across Australia and examines the fundamental human need to make. Hear from artist Honor Freeman, designer Stephen Goddard and curator Lisa Cahill. They will discuss how each element of the project was conceived to build a compelling portrait of making in Australia today.
RSVP appreciated at reception or 4780 5410.
