Opening: Friday 25 July 6pm
Exhibition: 26 July – 30 August
Talk: Friday 29 August 6pm
The English word person comes, via the Latin persona, from the Greek prosopon (πρόσωπον), meaning mask. In Ancient Greek theatre, actors wore expressive masks that concealed their faces and projected exaggerated emotions. It’s telling that our word for person derives from this — not our true physical appearance, but the role we play, the surface we present.
Artists
Alice McCool & Yusuf Ali Hayat
Gerwyn Davies
Deborah Paauwe
Polixeni Papapetrou
Brianna Speight
Kasia Töns
We are very happy to be able to show works by the late Polixeni Papapetrou as part of this exhibition, through the generous support from two private collectors.
Gerwyn Davies is represented by Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane and Michael Reid Galleries Sydney/Berlin.
Deborah Paauwe is represented by Gagprojects.
Kasia Töns is represented by Mars Gallery.
All install photography: Sam Roberts
