Postcard art connects Toowoomba, Albury artists in Rosalie Gallery exhibition
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Digital duo Lisa Clarke and Ben Tupas have traded their predilection for modern technology by fashioning an exhibition from postcards they sent each other in recent years in a new exhibition at Goombungee’s Rosalie Gallery from May 29 to June 23, 2024.
Observational Correspondence showcases the work of regional artists Lisa Clarke and Ben Tupas across their five-year friendship.
This exhibition highlights a selection of 50 postcards sent between the two during the span of their project that offers a unique snapshot of contemporary Australia.
Based in Albury and Toowoomba respectively, Lisa and Ben originally met while both working as digital producers for the ABC.
Moving away from their digital tools for this exhibition, they use more traditional mediums such as ink, watercolour, gouache and pencil to create their art and document slices of life.
In a digital world where analogue communication and the postal service are slowly fading into obsolescence, their work uses the miniature canvas of the postcard to give glimpses of humour, pathos, and fleeting beauty inspired by the human condition.
Observational Correspondence is a meditation on connection, friendship, and a strong case for slowing down to be more present in life.
This project has been supported by Toowoomba Regional Council.
The exhibition’s Artist Talk is at 11am on Saturday, June 1, 2024. This is a free event, with no bookings required.
For more information, please see: Artist Talk | Observational Correspondence - Ben Tupas and Lisa Clarke (tr.qld.gov.au)
On Saturday, June 1, between 1.30 – 2.30pm, join exhibiting artists Lisa Clarke and Ben Tupas at a free workshop to create mini postcards that capture moments in time and cherished memories.
All materials supplied. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. Bookings are essential by calling 131 872 or email [email protected] to reserve your place.
For more information, please see: Artist Workshop | Observational Correspondence - Ben Tupas and Lisa Clarke (tr.qld.gov.au)
For further information, contact the Gallery on (07) 4696 5600 or [email protected]
Rosalie Gallery at 89 Mocatta Street, Goombungee is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Sunday and closed on Monday, Tuesday and public holidays. Entry is free.
Images: 1. Lisa CLARKE & Ben TUPAS / Posting Box, Cnr Smollett St and Macauley St, Albury, 2024 (detail) 2024 / photograph and digital composite / 17 x 11cm / © Lisa Clarke & Ben Tupas
2. Lisa CLARKE & Ben TUPAS / Posting Box, Myer Centre, Albury, 2024 (detail) 2024 / photograph and digital composite / 17 x 11cm /© Lisa Clarke & Ben Tupas (Below)
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