SFA 20th anniversary: Symbiosis exhibition opening, sculpture launch & artist talks

To celebrate our SFA 20th anniversary we're hosting a series of FREE events:

11am - Welcome to Country & cutting of our birthday cake, Symbiosis exhibition opening

11:45 am - Launch of new landart sculpture

12:30 - Artist talk by international artist in residence, Fitri DK

Venue: Painted Tree Gallery, Northcliffe (Understory Art & Nature Trail)

Admission: Free (Registration essential for catering/capacity purposes)

Refreshments: Light refreshments provided

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue and facilities

Symbiosis, is an expansive group exhibition curated by Nakasha Joy D Souza.

Symbiosis examines the intricate threads connecting living systems, community, and material practice. Bringing together works across sculpture, wood work, textiles, ceramics, and mixed media, the exhibition reflects on coexistence, mutual reliance, and the enduring rhythms of the natural world.

The opening event is free to attend. There will be a curator talk, you will get to meet some of the artists, explore the gallery, and enjoy light refreshments among great conversation.

Featured Artists

• Peter Hill

• Pippa Prescott

• Kimberley Rose Jones

• Sue Dennis

• Aimee Dickson

• John Austin (featuring prints from the time of Understory)

• Miranda Aitken

• Kevin Draper

• Neil Elliott

• Fiona Gavino

• Louise Tasker

• Warwick Backhouse

• Ian Dowling

• Kay Manolas

• Merle Topsi-Davis

• Tineke Van Der Eecken

Wirra Warra, is a new landart installation by Dwardinan - Vivian Brockman Webb, Waljin - Mitchella Hutchins and Elaine Clocherty along the Understory Art & Nature trail.

Fitri DK, is an amazing printmaking artist from Indonesia, who's work focus on social and environmental justice issues. She will provide a short talk about creative practice as part of a two week residency in Northcliffe linked to the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.