Panacea – Rapid Relief presents a dynamic and thought-provoking new series of paintings by contemporary artist Dale Cox, which explore the increasing disconnection between modern humankind and our natural environment.
‘The modern condition has resulted in a profound separation of mankind from the natural world. Likewise, we insulate our personal selves from our own natural state. Increasing diagnosis of mental and physical malaise are met by an eager pharmaceutical industry offering chemical interventions. As part of a living ecological system from which we often presume ourselves exempt, its becoming increasingly apparent we have paid a huge price for this exceptionalism. Perhaps instead of drugs we need most urgently to reconnect with our natural world, as an antidote, or ‘Panacea’, against the stress and alienation of our fraught modern existence.’ – Dale Cox, 2023
Also included in this exhibition are a selection of Cox’s acclaimed Usurper paintings, a series investigating man’s impact on the ancient ecology of Australia and the fragility of our unique landscape.
Image above: Christine Wrest-Smith Jars of glass 2023 oil on linen 76.5 x 76.5 cm Congratulations to Sue Anderson, Dale …
Image above: David Frazer Love letter (panels I & II) 2020 linocut edition 50 100 x 148 cm. David Frazer …
Image above: Mary Tonkin After, Kalorama 2021 oil on linen 183 x 320 cm We are delighted to share this …
Martin King ledger of the lost years ‘24 and ‘25′ N.D graphite, watercolour and gouache on drafting film and paper …
Image above: Dianne Fogwell Prescience 2023 linocut and woodcut 4,500 x 145 cm – installation at Geelong Gallery Congratulations to …
Image above: Raymond Arnold Congratulations to Raymond Arnold, who has been Highly Commended in the 2024 Glover Prize, and to …
Image above: Greg Johns The Kiss (Buried Alive) 2022-23 Corten steel 140 x 486 x 18cm “Congratulations to Greg Johns …
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Image above: Marina Strocchi Dusk in the Hills 2023 acrylic on linen 60 x 93 cm Marina Strocchi’s insightful writing …
Image above: Greg Johns Sit Down Fella (Contemplative) 2023 Corten steel and bronze 260 cm high To view a selection …
Image above: Barbie Kjar and her winning work No Expectations 2024 Photograph by Louisa Chircop Congratulations to Barbie Kjar, Winner …
‘David Frazer is primarily a graphic artist, a printmaker, who in his work creates a little microcosm, or a convincing …
Image above: Simon Normand Map – Australia 2023 acrylic on canvas and mixed media 145 x 170 cm Simon Normand’s …