Exhibition Opening | The Omega Series + Emerging Contemporaries

Please join us on for the opening of the the first two exhibitions of the year: The Omega Series and Emerging Contemporaries. 

EXHIBITION OPENING: 6PM THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2025

Emerging Contemporaries

Artists | Philip Agius | Tess Carlton | Isabel Chen | Sophie Constable | Jemma Copland | Ruby Davies | Rachel Hanrick | Tilda Joy | Liv Kidston | Ali Mencshelyi | Lee Nelms | Melanie Olde | Isobel Waters

Emerging Contemporaries is Craft + Design Canberra’s prestigious award exhibition celebrating the next generation of designers and makers. Showcasing works by early career artists from leading local institutions, including Canberra Potters Society, Canberra Institute of Technology, and the ANU School of Art + Design, this exhibition highlights the diverse talent shaping the future of craft and design.

Emerging Contemporaries is more than a showcase; it plays a vital role in nurturing early career practitioners, supporting their transition into professional practice. Join us in celebrating the creativity and potential of these exceptional emerging artists who represent the vibrant future of contemporary craft and design.

The Omega Series

Artists | Pamela Irving

The Omega Series by Pamela Irving re-contextualises discarded objects and materials into new forms. Sardine tins, an everyday object with a utilitarian design is the foundation of this series. Once the contents of the tin have been eaten, Irving creates her Omega characters. It’s a play on the essential omega 3 vitamin and the Greek letter Omega, representing the end, the ultimate limit. Her characters reflect both the absurdity of waste and our material culture. 

IMAGE Melanie Olde Canopy 1 2024 | Photo courtesy of the artist