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Word Up! Art, Text and Design Exhibition Launch
From: Emily Caws
Valid from: Friday 9 August 2024 to Friday 16 August 2024
Western Sydney Creative invites you to the launch of Word Up! Art, Text, Design
When: Thursday 22 August, 5pm, formal proceedings will commence at 5:30pm.
Where: Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Whitlam Institute, Building EZ, Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/word-up-art-text-and-design-exhibition-launch
Opening address by Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Western Sydney University.
Word Up! presents contemporary Australian artworks in textiles, jewellery, ceramics, video, prints and neon, alongside artists’ designed posters that use text for social commentary, protest, promotion and self-expression.
Exhibiting artists:
Amala Groom, David McDiarmid, Elvis Richardson. Garage Graphix, Gerry Wedd, Jessica Wheelahan, Kate Just, Kelly Dolly, Kenny Pittock, Troy-Anthony Baylis, Martin Sharp, Min Wong, Owen Leong, Reg Mombassa for Mambo Graphics, Paul Yore, r e a, Sarah Edmondson, Tony Garifalakis, and Zoe Brand.
Exhibition Curator : Margaret Hancock, Senior Curator Western Sydney Creative.
Word Up! is supported with a series of exciting public programs developed by the curator in collaboration with Dr Leo Robba, Associate Dean of Engagement – Humanities and Communication Arts and Dr Kate Fagan, Director of the Writing and Society Research Centre.
This exhibition runs until 28 November at the Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Whitlam Institute (Parramatta South campus, Building EZ)
The Margaret Whitlam Galleries are open to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am - 4pm.