Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Launches First Exhibitions of 2019

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is launching its first three exhibitions of the year with an eclectic mix of Indonesian-Australian cultural identity and rock ‘n’ roll.

There are two Indonesian-Australian exhibitions, “looking here looking north” and “Bring Me Back My Body and I Will Return Your Soul” featuring artworks exploring Indonesian-Australian cultural identity.

In the Hopper Gallery, Woven, an all-female collective of artists contribute to “looking here looking north”. Their artworks highlight personal connections to Indonesia through family and memory.

The latter exhibition can be viewed in the Upper Turbine Hall, with video artworks created by Indonesian-Australian artist Jumaadi showcasing traditional Indonesian shadow-puppet theatre.

“Liverpool is proud to host such beautiful artworks by talented Indonesian-Australian artists,” Mayor Waller said.

“The artists share their experience of living between two cultures – something many of our Liverpool residents can relate to.”

In “What a Life! Rock Photography by Tony Mott”, Australia’s premier rock photographer Tony Mott will visit Liverpool for a Q&A special with CPAC Director Craig Donarski ahead of his exhibition being launched.

“It is an honour to host such a prolific photographer like Tony Mott in our city,” Mayor Wendy Waller said.

“Thank you to the State Library of NSW for working with CPAC to make this exhibition possible.

“Congratulations to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre for a fantastic trio of exhibitions to welcome the New Year.”

The launch will be held 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturday 19 January at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. A table of the exhibitions and their locations in the centre are below.

Exhibition

Location

looking here looking north

Hopper Gallery

Bring Me Back My Body and I Will Return Your Soul

Upper Turbine Hall

What a life! Rock Photography by Tony Mott      

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