Looking at Me Through You

Overview

A diverse group exhibition that will please gallery-goers possessing a short attention span and a taste for socially driven art is up next at Campbelltown Arts Centre with Looking At Me Through You.

12 artists from a range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, portraiture and video were invited to create a responsive, socially engaged artwork that interacts with the community of Campbelltown — its people, issues, uniqueness and relationship to the broader Western Sydney landscape.

Artists including Keren Ruki, Damien Shen, James Nguyen, Abdul Abdullah, Sonia Leber and David Chestworth chose to work directly with the community for inspiration, while others have taken a more analytical approach, drawing from statistical research provided by show sponsor Deloitte as the foundation for their artworks.

Expect themes including urban development (and underdevelopment), the diversity of culture and community, the shifting political debate, the collective representation of voice and the uniqueness of Campbelltown as a place. A must see for those who like topical art with local relevance.

Image: Courtesy of artists Sonia Leber and David Chesworth (2017).