Exhibition at Gang Gang Gallery
4-27 November, 2023
We carry with us, both internally and externally, physically and mentally, memories, learned experiences, cultural differences, spiritual values and expectations and through these we form ourselves. As a female, I look very much to the internalization of these complexities and my art is informed by my debate. There is something intrinsically humanly female about the need to make spaces which reflect the desire to make comfortable and safe places.
The paintings explore the notion of personae and cultural mythologies and the poetry of the spaces between the self and its manifestations. They are related through a common theme. The imagined towns and cities and ancient settlements manifest in the paintings and constructed within the safe confines of the cloches, are reminiscent of places remembered, experienced and dreamed of.
The works are informed and shaped by cultural differences, which are heightened by the very nature of displacement, migration or journeying from one place to another.
I have brought them into existence.
They are of nowhere and yet
they are everywhere.
Pennie’s book is a perfect memento of her exhibition and will be officially launched on 4 November, 2023 at the Gang Gang Gallery.
64 pages of magnificently reproduced paintings and sculptures of the exhibition, beautifully printed and bound by Ligare Book Printers, Sydney, Australia. The final stages of printing and binding can be seen here.
“I am so glad we chose Ligare. The process has been such smooth sailing, I can’t wait to start another.” Pennie Steel
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Paintings: Acrylic on Canvas
95cm (w) x 123cm (h) x 60mm (d) including frame.
Sculptures: Various sizes as shown below each work.
Events during November
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Exhibition & Book Launch
4th November at 3pm
Attendees will have the opportunity to view these imagined cities on both canvas and in sculptural form which we hope will engage in conversations with the artist.
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Artist talk
11th November at 3pm
Pennie will be speaking about her artwork, providing insights into the creative processes, inspirations, and stories behind the featured works. These interactive sessions will foster a deeper appreciation for the artworks.
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Workshop
Saturday 18 November, 2023. 1:30 - 4:30pm
Pennie will be running a workshop at the gallery where she will talk through her process and show you how to make one of her paper sculptures, We will provide all of the supplies, all you will need is your enthusiasm to get started and learn a new skill.