Remnants of the Past: New work by Kate Douglas | Exhibition Opening Event

Ipswich Art Gallery

Please join us for the Opening Event for Remnants of the Past, New work by Ipswich-based artist, Kate Douglas

Please join us to celebrate the launch of Remnants of the Past, New work by Kate Douglas in our opening event from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Saturday July 15th, 2023-﻿-In her recent body of work, Ipswich-based artist Kate Douglas captures Ipswich's rich heritage in acrylic and watercolour, taking the viewer on a thought-provoking journey that connects past and present and combines reality with perceived memory.Douglas' practice focuses on capturing the local built and natural environments, presenting unique perspectives in captivating compositions. Her artwork seamlessly blends visual and symbolic elements, creating a multi-dimensional experience.In 2018, Kate's exhibition "Entanglement" explored how the interconnections we view in nature mimic those we experience in our human relationships – pushing, pulling, finding balance and becoming part of a network or support system.Remnants of the Past: New Work by Kate Douglas explores Ipswich's rich heritage architecture and artefacts. Douglas builds the composition of each painting from individual elements pieced together – past, present, and imagined. The addition of movement and hints of habitation present the passage of time and ignite discussions and debates about the role of heritage and nostalgia in our future-focused community.Recently, Kate's painting "Lost at the Asylum" from her new body of work was selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2022 John Leslie Art Prize.<a href="https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/kate-douglas-remnants-of-the-past" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">VIEW ON WEBSITE </a>-﻿-The exhibition will be on display from Saturday 15 July to Sunday 10 September in the Ipswich Art Gallery.Opening event: 📅 Saturday 15 July 2023Time: ⏲️ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmWhere: 📍 Ipswich Art GalleryTickets are FREE but bookings are essential and numbers are strictly limited.light refreshments servedWe look forward to seeing you there!-﻿-Ipswich Art Gallery Opening Hours: OPEN DAILY, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, FREE ENTRY

Image Credit: Kate Douglas Lost at the Asylum 2020, acrylic on canvas, 61 x 51 cm. Courtesy of the artist.This project is supported by the Queensland Government and Ipswich City Council. The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Queensland Government and Ipswich City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.