Gallery Details
Manningham Art Gallery
Ground Floor, MC2
687 Doncaster Road
Doncaster VIC 3108
T: 9840 9367
E: gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au
W: Visit Website
Opening Hours
Wednesday – Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Entry is Free
Pages of Me: A Bird, an Eye, Clouds, Ice cream by Beci Orpin
Pages of Me: A Bird, an Eye, Clouds, Ice cream by Beci Orpin
26 Mar 2025 – 5 Apr 2025
Pages of Me is a new multimedia project by Beci Orpin, exploring the journey of finding happiness through individuality and embracing one's unique self.
Drawing from her textile-focused background, Orpin delves into mascot culture, crafting a larger-than-life mascot set within a large textile structure. The textiles will feature oversized pages from her sketchbook, blending bold patterns, random imagery, and messages of realistic optimism.
In addition to celebrating positive individualism, the work touches on themes of future nostalgia, luck (both good and bad), and femininity. Together, these elements create a visual representation of Orpin's metaphysical self—both weird and wonderful.
The exhibition will also invite viewers to get involved, encouraging them to create their own mascots based on the qualities they appreciate about themselves, fostering pride in their identity.
Image courtesy of the artist.
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.
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