Memoryware+New Narratives Exhibition

Memoryware+New Narratives Exhibition

Memoryware+NewNarratives is both playful and contemplative. It is an exhibition using up cycled materials into new narratives.

By Pamela Irving+Anne Riggs Projects

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Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM AEST

Location

Pamela Irving Studio+Gallery, Patterson Road, Bentleigh VIC, Australia

68 Patterson Road Bentleigh, VIC 3204 Australia

About this event

Memoryware + New Narratives by Pamela Irving and Anne Riggs is an exhibition which recontextulalises discarded ceramics and old books into new conversations.

Our chosen materials have had past lives. For Irving it is preloved china. She transforms, for example, a well worn tea-set that’s heard a thousand stories into new forms. Irving’s figures tell new narratives. She imagines the stories that a cup has overheard whilst two friends share their tea. From these imagined conversations she creates her figures.They could be naughty, they could be nice.

Riggs’ materials are old books and printed images which she cuts up and reconfigures to create new narratives and provocations. She folds these into artist books and tales - imaginings and true stories, layering old images and text with painting, drawing, thread and fabric. Sometimes jarring, often deeply empathetic, her works evoke emotional responses from viewers.

Both artists are concerned with up-cycling and nature. Whilst they create new things, they try to be sustainable, thus embracing the Design Week themes of ecology, energy and ethics.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a train near the gallery

Yes, it is a few minutes walk from the Patterson Station on the Frankston Line.

Can I bring my assistance dog

Yes you can! Other well behaved dogs are also welcome.

Is the gallery accessible?

Yes it is. However, the toilets are not as there are steps.

Is there anything else to do in the area?

Yes! The gallery is close to shops and cafes in Patterson Road, and plenty more within a few minutes drive.

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Pamela Irving+Anne Riggs Projects

Pamela Irving and Anne Riggs are multi-disciplinary visual artists based in Melbourne, Australia. Renowned for their innovative approach to art, they have singularly and collaboratively made works to create an exhibition titled “Memoryware+New Narratives”, as part of Design Week Melbourne, 2024.

Together, Anne and Pamela are combining their talents and expertise to this immersive exhibition and providing engaging workshops for Design Week audiences. Their project explores the themes of ecology, ethics and energy, inviting viewers to engage with their work on multiple levels and sparking meaningful dialogue.

Their work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions and events, captivating audiences with their innovative use of materials and their ability to seamlessly blend various artistic mediums. From gallery exhibitions to public art installations, Anne Riggs and Pamela Irving continue to push the boundaries of their creativity and inspire others with their creative endeavours.

Pamela and Anne are actively engaged in community - hosting exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs that promote sustainability through creative expression. They are passionate about empowering others to explore their creativity and develop a deeper appreciation of sustainability and environmental consciousness through the arts.