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Birds of Paradox by Sam Marshall

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EXHIBITION HYPHEN Birds of Paradox by Sam Marshall

Birds of Paradox by Sam Marshall

8 Nov 2024 – 21 Dec 2024

Become a bird watcher in the latest Hallway Gallery exhibition, Birds of Paradox by Melbourne artist Sam Marshall. 

Inspired by the feathered residents that live in the back lanes, green spaces and architecture of his inner-city neighbourhood, Sam’s artworks explore the identities of native birds and their ability to adapt to urban environments. 

This series of strikingly unique compositions were created using the "one of a kind" monotype printmaking technique. 

Experience this expression of urban ornithology in the Hallway space open until January 21, 2025.     

About the artist 
Sam Marshall has considered himself an artist since the age of 4. A graffiti artist through his early teens and a qualified signwriter after high school, Sam always knew that he wanted to work in the arts. He started tattooing in his early 20’s and now, nearly 20 years later, is a tatooist and visual artist practicing in a wide variety of media including murals, sculptures and installation art. 

Sam has a particular fascination with abstract shape and colour that resonates throughout his work. He has strong connections with nature as well as his urban environment and loves the grittiness of urban streetscapes and laneways. His favoured subject matter are birds, which feature in the majority of his recent works. 

Image: Fairy Wrens #1 (detail), 2024 monotype print by Sam Marshall

Gallery Details

Hyphen - Wodonga Library Gallery
126 Hovell St
Wodonga VIC 3690
T: (02) 6022 9330
E: hyphen@wodonga.vic.gov.au
W: hyphenwodonga.com.au

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Weekdays 10am to 6pm
Weekends 10am to 3pm

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The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

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