Stonygrad: Material Encounters

Stonygrad, the iconic self-built home of modernist artist Danila Vassilieff, was constructed by hand in the Warrandyte bush from stone and timber found on site. Taking decades to complete, it is at once crude and considered, collapsing the distinction between art and design and challenging conventional ideas of dwelling.

More than eighty years on, the home's cave-like spaces will host a curated intervention of contemporary works, bringing into focus their material decisions while the house itself becomes animated.

Stonygrad: Material Encounters offers the opportunity to experience this singular home.

Exhibiting artists:

Claire Ellis
Charlie White
Elise Cakebread
Anni Hagberg
Another Bureau of Design
Duzi Objects
Deborah Halpern
Brendan Huntley
Ashley Eriksmoen
Fomu
Sean Brickhill
Billie Civelo
Jack Latti
Charles O’Keefe
Nick Aylward

Curated by Jessica Lillico + Sean Fennessy

Jessica Lillico and Sean Fennessy are the co-creators of Bush Modern, a book that explores the enduring, uniquely Australian architectural aesthetic of Melbourne's bushy north-eastern fringe.

Jessica is a creative director, interior stylist and author. Sean is a photographer known for his warm, minimal style and sense of observation. The couple live in Warrandyte, on the outskirts of Melbourne/Naarm, in a 1960s house designed by Alistair Knox.

TICKET AND ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry is free but will be staggered throughout the weekend.

Due to the sensitive location, we are unfortunately unable to welcome children.

Tickets will go live on Monday May 4 at 9am.