New Exhibitions

Overview

The 21^st century is synonymous with combos – from degustation to Family Packs, 2-4-1s and Bring a Friend for Free deals – we’re all about getting the most out of one offer. The concept’s not exclusive to Ikea or Coles; in fact, it’s applicable to art, too. At LEVEL, they’ve got four exhibitions in the one space, so you don’t have to go too far to see a hugely diverse range of work.

First is Rise and Fall by Phoebe McDonald. McDonald is interested in the nature of life, time, space and perception and her recent bodies of work she explores shadows and reflected colour as compositional elements. Second is Familial Tangles by Melinda Ryan Carroll, in which Carroll explores the space in between memory, attempting to map the loss of memory. Third is Balance, a set of works by Louise Sparre, who pulls fragments out of everyday image and information flow and into dazzling constellations. Fourth is Lost Girls – Unchartered Territory and Dream Scapes by Rachel Bartram, using the concept of the fictional heroine archetype and presenting her in unfitting, unfamiliar and dream-like settings.

While I don’t mind a combo of the edible variety (Family Box what up!), the creative variety is so much more fulfilling, so I’ll be making the journey down to Newstead this Saturday to take in the visual nourishment I've been really needing.

Image credit: Phoebe McDonald ‘Rise and Fall’ (detail) 2011