James Guppy’s new exhibition, Now and Then, showcases a series of recent paintings presented alongside a selection of works from his archive that have been curated by Christine Willcocks.
In many ways this exhibition serves as a continuation of the travelling survey of James’ work, Seduction and Subversion organised by the Tweed Regional Art Gallery in 2009. Now and Then takes off where that initial exhibition finished.
As is usual with Guppy’s work, the span of subject matter ranges large – from a deepening anxiety for our ravaged environment, to the nature of love, friendship and intimacy and his strong allergic reaction to ‘men in suits’. There is a fine collection here of surreal and absurdist detail with the virtuoso technical skills he is well known for. James Guppy brings together a dazzling array of works from his private collection, together with newly painted wild, dark sea paintings.
Opening event on Thursday, April 17 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, with Susi Muddiman OAM opening the exhibition.
Artist talk on Saturday, April 19 from 11am to 12 noon (gallery will be open until 1pm).
Easter opening hours: Good Friday, April 18 from 10am to 1pm, Saturday, April 19 from 10am to 1pm, Monday, April 21 from 10am to 1pm.
Exhibition runs: on all other weekdays until Friday, May 2 from10am to 3pm.
BSA Project Space: 112 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.
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