Curated by Emma-Clare Bussell in collaboration with Matilda Fletcher, Assistant Registrar - Janet Holmes à Court Collection.

Underground delves beneath the surface to explore hidden histories, truth-telling, memory, and our enduring relationship with the natural world. Juxtaposing contemporary and historical works, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on what is seen, what remains unseen, and the profound stories that emerge when we take a deeper look.

Through artworks that connect us to the land, Underground offers space for contemplation and discovery. Launching as part of the third annual Southwest Heritage Festival, unfolding amid the spectacular surrounds of Wilyabrup, showcasing landscape works from the Janet Holmes à Court Collection.

ARTISTS
Merrick Belyea, John Campbell, Brendon Darby, George Duerden, Sandra Harben, Sandra Hill, Percy A Leason, Bruce Malloch, Hal Missingham, George Pitt Morison, Arthur Russell, Sandie Schroder, Monique Tippett, Richard Woldendorp.

For exhibition enquiries, interviews, further information and images available for reproduction, please contact hacgallery@heytesbury.com.au

To be officially opened by Janet Holmes à Court AC

11.00 am | Sunday, 4th October 2026

Only light refreshments will be served during the formal opening in the Gallery.

To book for lunch separately, contact Vasse Felix : P. 9756 5050 or email restaurant@vassefelix.com.au

Holmes à Court Gallery @ Vasse Felix

Cnr Tom Cullity Drive & Caves Road, Cowaramup

P. 9756 5000 | Gallery Hours : Daily 10am - 5pm

E. hacgallery@heytesbury.com.au

vassefelix.com.au

#FREE

TICKET PRINTOUT NOT REQUIRED

Image: Sandie Schroder, It’s What’s Underneath that Counts, 2018. Burnt archival paper. 54 x 38cm

Contact the host of COLLECTION FOCUS #5 : Underground @ Vasse Felix : 11am, 4 October 2026