when: 08 February 2025 - 17 April 2025 | venue: Canberra Contemporary | cost: See event for details | address: 44 Queen Elizabeth Terrace Parkes 2600 | website: https://canberracontemporary.com.au
published: 24 Feb 2025, 5 min read
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Canberra Contemporary's eagerly awaited emerging artist showcase, BLAZE, returns to present the dynamic and diverse voices of Kamberri/Canberra's rising creative talents. Featuring six exciting artists at the beginning of their careers, BLAZE offers an insight into the evolving art scene of the region and exhibits bold, thought-provoking works across installation, painting, photography and sculpture.
The works of Sophia Childs, Sophie Dumaresq, Gabrielle Hall-Lomax, Emeirely Nucifora-Ryan, Brennan O'Brien and Jessika Spencer collectively delve into issues of cultural heritage, identity, societal norms and underrepresented experiences. Their works offer a cohesive and poignant reflection of societal disruption, isolation and the transformative energy of self-expression.
Through these works, the artists channel their creative energy to confront challenges with urgency and vision, while creating powerful connections within the gallery.
BLAZE 2025 celebrates the strength and diversity of Kamberri/Canberra's upcoming generation of artists and provides a platform for their potential to unfold and a space for meaningful community engagement.
Image: Jessika Spencer, 'Bonework pt. 1' (detail) 2025, natural and studio dyed raffia, hair, fishing line, wood, 140 x 75cm.
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Canberra Contemporary's eagerly awaited emerging artist showcase, BLAZE, returns to present the dynamic and diverse voices of Kamberri/Canberra's rising creative talents. Featuring six exciting artists at the beginning of their careers, BLAZE offers an insight into the evolving art scene of the region and exhibits bold, thought-provoking works across installation, painting, photography and sculpture.
The works of Sophia Childs, Sophie Dumaresq, Gabrielle Hall-Lomax, Emeirely Nucifora-Ryan, Brennan O'Brien and Jessika Spencer collectively delve into issues of cultural heritage, identity, societal norms and underrepresented experiences. Their works offer a cohesive and poignant reflection of societal disruption, isolation and the transformative energy of self-expression.
Through these works, the artists channel their creative energy to confront challenges with urgency and vision, while creating powerful connections within the gallery.
BLAZE 2025 celebrates the strength and diversity of Kamberri/Canberra's upcoming generation of artists and provides a platform for their potential to unfold and a space for meaningful community engagement.
Image: Jessika Spencer, 'Bonework pt. 1' (detail) 2025, natural and studio dyed raffia, hair, fishing line, wood, 140 x 75cm.
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BLAZE 2025 | Events Canberra is on 08 February 2025 - 17 April 2025. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Parkes. Call 02 6247 0188 for details. Visit their website at https://canberracontemporary.com.au.
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