Opening Celebrations | Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

Please join us for the Opening Celebrations of Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

ACCA is delighted to present the first Australian solo exhibition of revered American contemporary artist Tschabalala Self.

Skin Tight is the first solo exhibition in Australia by one of the most exciting and celebrated figurative painters of her generation. Bringing together a distinctive body of work combining painting, collage, fabric, and experimental print processes, the exhibition reveals Self’s vibrant and materially rich approach to exploring identity, form, and representation.

Through cut-outs, sightlines, installation, and wall drawings, Self has created an immersive exhibition experience – one where audiences are encouraged to feel part of the installation. Inside her fantastic worlds, we become active participants in the work, reflecting on themes of exhibitionism, voyeurism, myth making, and identity. By harnessing a multitude of references and media, Self explores the psychological, emotional, spiritual and sexual dimensions of being alive, and continually challenges our perceptions of identity. Skin Tight speaks to both the limitations and freedom of embodiment.

Curated by: Dr Shelley McSpedden & Myles Russell-Cook

Image: Tschabalala Self, Blue Woman 2025. Courtesy of the artist and Pilar Corrias Gallery, London