| posted on February 21, 2020
A NEW gallery space designed for abstract artists and performers to showcase their skills and work in is now open in Mount Barker.
Resident artists and coordinators of the venue Barry Mackie, Joanne Francis and Melaine McQuillan opened the doors to 26/2 a couple of weeks ago.
The aim of 26/2 is to provide artists who do not practise traditional art forms the opportunity to exhibit their creations with other likeminded artists.
Mackie said as long as the artist’s work fit the contemporary art bill, it was welcome at 26/2.
“There are lots of galleries for more traditional art, and we don’t want to step on anyone’s toes, but we just think there is ample room for something different,” he said.
“We want to encourage the conversation that it doesn’t have to be traditional, real life or representational art.”
A group of Perth artists has already secured the venue – which is divided into three galleries – to exhibit at Easter.
Mackie and McQuillan are eager for more artists to approach them about hiring the venue.
“We are particularly interested in art that tells a narrative,” McQuillan added.
“And we are very keen for installation art, musicians, performing arts, workshops and art talks.”
The works of Duncan Moon, Mackie, Judith Clarke, Trevor Woodward, Christine Baker, Michelle Stanley, McQuillan, Wayne Coleman, Francis and Linda Morrison are currently on show at 26/2 until the end of the month.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the new venue on Langton Road, you can reach the coordinators through the Facebook page – 26/2 Contemporary Exhibition Venue – or by emailing [email protected]
