Congratulations are in order for Donovan Christie, for his selection as a finalist in the 2024 edition of the Lethbridge 20000 with his artwork 'Rubber Ducky (Study),' 2023.⁠

Donovan's practice, among many other concerns, explores nostalgia and Australiana through the appropriation of everyday signs and symbols which where once so prevalent but now are slowly becoming historical relics. ⁠⁠

"When you look at the work on a surface level, it may appear fun, colourful and whimsical, but if you start to peel back the layers, another dimension starts to appear. A ticking clock, a reminder of mortality, a snapshot of our nostalgic childhood and the culture during simpler times. In a way it serves asa self-portrait, the backdrop to the paths we’ve walked and the landscapes that have carried our stories. There’s a mixed feeling to each image knowing that these businesses and facades are rapidly fading, the light side however, is the piece itself, the painting not only documents its history, but immortalises it" - Donovan Christie, 2022

We are pleased to announce new visiting hours for the gallery. This way we hope to be able to allow a greater chance for everyone to visit. With more people working from home nowadays we realise that the way people view and visit the gallery has changed and we are responding to this.

⁠⁠From this weekend we will be open Saturday & Sunday from 11-4pm. This way we hope to sync up with our collectors days off and we look forward to seeing you all at the gallery soon.

Lennox St. Gallery congratulates Adnate, Dagmar Cyrulla, and Marcus Wills on their portraits being selected as finalists in the 2024 Archibald Prize, and Adnate on being awarded the 2024 Packing Room Prize.

The Archibald Prize exhibition will be on view at the Art Gallery of New South Wales 8 June - 8 September 2024, and then touring nationally.

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Image:

‍Rhythms of Heritage: Portrait of Baker Boy (a.k.a. Danzal Baker)‍

spray paint and synthetic polymer paint on linen

220cm x 188.5cm

Congratulations to Luke Cornish (E.L.K) on his selection as winner of the 2024 Gallipoli Art Prize for his painting The Pity of War.

A contemporary reinterpretation of Michelangelo’s iconic “La Pieta,” (English translation ‘The Pity’) reimagined to convey the profound sorrow experienced by mothers who have lost their children to the ravages of war.

The title is also a nod to English poet and Soldier Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) who was sadly Killed in action, one week to the hour of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War One (his mother cruelly notified of his death on Armistice Day).

"Through this artwork, I endeavour to capture the enduring agony and anguish etched upon the faces of these grieving mothers, transcending time and place to resonate with audiences today. Inspired by the timeless themes of sacrifice and loss, “The Pity of War” confronts viewers with the devastating human toll of armed conflict, particularly on those left behind. The modernised interpretation emphasises the universality of maternal grief, evoking empathy and contemplation in equal measure.

By invoking the spirit of Michelangelo’s masterpiece, I seek to pay homage to the enduring power of art to illuminate the human condition. “The Pity of War” serves as a poignant reminder of the futility of violence and the urgent need for peace, encouraging reflection on the true cost of war and the imperative of compassion and understanding in our world"

Lennox St. Gallery is pleased to present Abstracted Intersections, an exhibition of selected paintings from the 1980's by Robert Jacks. Selected pieces by Anthony White and Michael Johnson will also be on display at the gallery throughout April.