Rachel North will speak with Dr Alexandra Lawson about her practice and how she approaches the materiality of her work to embed landscape and memory.

Working primarily with textiles and ceramics, Rachel North delves into representations of landscapes, exploring the imprints left by human activity and the connections we form with natural spaces. North has exhibited in group and solo shows in Townsville, Brisbane, and Ipswich. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Visual Art (Studio Practice, at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ).

Dr Alexandra Lawson is based in Toowoomba, Queensland, where she completed her PhD at UniSQ in visual art in 2015. As a lecturer at UniSQ, Lawson has watched North’s practice develop. She brings this affinity with Rachel's work to the discussion, as well as her experience as an artist, writer, curator, and art dealer.

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Additional information:

Location: Ipswich Art Gallery is located in the heart of the Ipswich CBD. Our public entrance is in d’Arcy Doyle Place, a pedestrian section of Nicholas Street between Brisbane and Limestone Streets.

Parking: The Gallery does not have its own parking, however there is metered on-street parking on Limestone Street, Nicholas Street and Brisbane Street. Street parking is free on the weekends; please check signs for details. Ipswich CBD Parking (beneath Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct) offers free parking on weekends. The car park entry is located on Bremer Street which runs parallel to the Bremer River, a short 5-minute walk from the Gallery.

Public Transport: The Gallery is also a short walk from the Ipswich Railway Station and bus stops. If travelling by train, alight at Ipswich Station. The Gallery is a 4-minute walk from the station. Walk left up Bell Street, right onto Brisbane Street and left onto d’Arcy Doyle Place. Visit TRANSlink for service and timetable information.

Contact the host of IN CONVERSATION: Rachel North