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Upcoming Exhibition

ClandestineImage by Neil Fettling

An ashscape installation responding to the loss and trauma from the devastating bushfires on Black Saturday
Neil and Alexander Fettling
To be launched by Mayor, Councillor Rod Campbell
Thursday 7 January 2010, 6 – 8pm
Exhibition dates: 6 January – 14 February 2010
Exhibition supported by City of Greater Bendigo

Clandestine, was initially installed at Stefano’s Gallery 25, Mildura in July, 2009 with the intention of taking the show into specific communities directly affected by the Black Saturday Bushfires. The installation comprises more than 200 salvaged, burnt objects blackened, charred and disfigured objects and is synonymous with any domestic family dwelling, ranging from the utilitarian to the deeply personal.

Despite, the pitfalls of art linked to therapy, Clandestine has a significant contribution to make in uniting and aiding the recovery of this fire-affected community. This is a highly sensitive and politicised issue. The iconography used in the exhibition is the personal artifacts of the Fettling/Allan families. This allows for a more universal response to an individual calamity, without undue liberties being taken.

 

 

 

 

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