OPENING NIGHT: A SUBTLE OMEN - Solo Exhibition by Frances Cannon

Join us to celebrate the opening of A Subtle Omen at The Dax Centre on Thursday 20th March!

In this solo exhibition, Frances explores elements of their gender identity, especially focusing on their relationship with self-love, and how their lived experience with anxiety manifests in the body. Cannon reflects on their upbringing as a girl and how that has informed their non-binary queer identity. The title, A Subtle Omen refers to moments in Cannon’s upbringing that were expressions of their queerness within the context of a Christian household and heteronormative society. Through this exhibition, we hope to highlight the importance of creative expression to mental wellbeing, especially for the queer community.

Frances Cannon (they/them) is a lesbian, multidisciplinary artist based in Melbourne/Narrm. They have solid practices in many mediums including illustration, oil painting, jewellery smithing, ceramics and sculpture. Frances' work examines the human form, religion, fairytales, queerness, and memory. Much of their work is political, as it often deals with marginalised identities and bodies, as well as current events. Frances has had many successful solo shows locally and internationally.

Details:

Date: Thursday 20th March

Time: 6-8PM

Where: The Dax Centre, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville

Refreshments provided.

Hear from The Dax Centre gallery coordinator and from the artist about this incredible new exhibition.

Get in touch!
Please email info@daxcentre.org with any questions or dietary requirements, or please call 03 9349 2538.

Accessing the gallery
The Dax Centre is situated on the ground floor of the Melbourne Brain Centre at 30 Royal Parade in the Kenneth Myer Building,
located on the University of Melbourne Parkville campus

The Dax Centre is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets.

The Dax Centre is on the west side of Royal Parade, Melbourne near Grattan Street. Metered parking is available on Royal Parade

Car drop offs can be made out the front of the Kenneth Myer Building, with ramp access through to The Dax Centre via the side or front entrance of the building

The Kenneth Myer Building has underground parking with fees of $12.50 for four hours or $25 all day to midnight. There are accessible car parks in the undergroud carpark, with lift access to The Dax Centre on the ground floor

Private Bus Parking is available at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne

Please enter The Dax Centre from Genetics Lane. You access Genetic Lane from Royal Parade, walk down Genetics Lane (alongside the Kenneth Myer Building away) and you will find The Dax Centre entry on your right.