Gerwyn Davies: Subtropics

Overview

If you can recall a time when going on holiday meant sending postcards rather than uploading photos, then you've probably seen quite a few weird and wonderful images stuck to your fridge. Keep those memories in your mind when you peruse Gerwyn Davies' exhibition Subtropics. We guarantee you'll be thinking about fastening them to your biggest kitchen appliance with a magnet in no time.

In fact, the specific sights and scenery that adorn Aussie postcards are meant to pop into your brain while you look at Davies' photographs, because they were part of his inspiration. Expect bright colours, familiar scenery and an overall mood of camp — and a narrative about our country in the process.

They're the kind of images that obviously aren't real, particularly given that they use a combination of costumes and photos to fabricate elaborate constructions out of everyday materials. Still, with their vivid tones and eye-catching content — and their obvious attempt to toy with cultural cringe — you'll be drawn to them all the same.