Wine Press Membranes
As part of ‘All my friends are (leaving) returning to Brisbane’ at Outer Space Brisbane.
21 April — 16 May 2021
Group show included Elizabeth Willing, Chris Howlett, Archie Moore, Alice Lang, Sam Harrison, Mia Boe
Curated by Isabella Baker
This narrative of friends leaving Brisbane has existed for decades, particularly within the arts, with artists and writers too-often-than-not leaving Brisbane for “greener pastures.” However, in 2020, our world was shaped by COVID-19, which also brought a new appreciation for our smaller city with its open spaces, sunny skies, and friendly faces. As such, our friends started returning to Brisbane.
The artists in the exhibition consider the return of the Brisbane exodus, prompting us to reflect on why people leave and why people return. The collaborative open-ended nature of the project invites conversations in the form of an exhibition. Together, we consider what leaving and returning might mean for the Brisbane cultural landscape going forward.
- Exhibition text
