Chasing Magic

Next date: Saturday, 29 March 2025 | 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Minka Gillian, “Sculptural Mythologies” (detail), 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 155cm x 5.jpg

Exhibition dates: 26 March to 6 April 2025

A solo exhibition presented by Minka Gillian.

Chasing Magic delves into the intricate relationship between magical thinking, anxiety, and the pandemic and how unsettling events can trigger superstitious behaviours and belief in the supernatural.

Through sculpture, painting, and installation Gillian examines this phenomenon by harnessing the power of good luck charms, religious symbolism, and the sublime to create a series of paintings and an eclectic shrine with personal relics for visitors to contemplate and make a wish.

Chasing Magic is a reminder of the inevitability of death but also a token of hope, comfort and beauty amid a time of uncertainty.

Image. Minka Gillian, Sculptural Mythologies (detail), 2023, acrylic on canvas

When

Wednesday, 26 March 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday, 27 March 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday, 28 March 2025 | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday, 28 March 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday, 29 March 2025 | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday, 29 March 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday, 30 March 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday, 03 April 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday, 04 April 2025 | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday, 04 April 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday, 05 April 2025 | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday, 05 April 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday, 06 April 2025 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Location

Art Space on The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, 2067, View Map

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Photo gallery

Minka Gillian “Self Portrait with Protective Aura”, 2022, ink and acrylic on 300gsm

Minka Gillian “Hushed Memories”, 2022, ink and acrylic on 300gsm acid free paper

Minka Gillian, “Coronavirus Talisman” (detail), 2021, 110cm x 80cm x 80cm

Minka Gillian, “Wondabyne Siren” (detail), 2023, second hand pearls, jewellery, wire

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Cost

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Contact

Minka Gillian

0435 599 768

minkagillian@iinet.net.au

Opening event

6pm 8:30pm, Friday 28 March

Public program

Artist talks

Saturday 29 March and Saturday 5 April
2pm to 3pm

Join Minka Gillian for a series of artist talks where she will discuss how the 'magic' happens in her new show Chasing Magic.

Workshop for children

Sunday 20 March
2pm to 3pm

Guided by artist Minka Gillian children will create and take home their own magical tokens of hope and creativity.

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