FAITHLESS (ON THE LLAM)
Four Australian artists – Lucinda Clutterbuck, Linda Brescia, Anne Bentley and Megan Yeo have come together to explore religion and faith in this exhibition. The artists who call themselves – the heretic, the pious, the blasphemer and the sinner are pushing the boundaries and “finding their own sanctuary.” All four of them had a Catholic upbringing.
The light-filled gallery is full of pieces like pregnant Mary and Jesus with an erection to provoke the viewer. These political and confrontational works aim to comment on aspects of Catholicism and faith in general. They range from oil on canvas, photography and mixed media to mono print and cotton embroidery on bed sheet.
The viewer has no other choice than to think about the confrontational aspects on display. While the exhibition is thought-provoking, visitors with a sound understanding of Catholicism will be the ones to most understand the often tongue-in-cheek references that the artworks are so full of.
There is no question that some art lovers will be offended by this exhibition. (TP)
Until Apr 20, Sheffer Gallery, 38 Lander St, Darlington, free, sheffergallery.com
BY TRIIN PEHK
