thisplace. exhibition

 Climbing the mountain © Ilona Nelson

thisplace.

opens Saturday 10th January 2-4pm

exhibition runs 13th January - 22nd February 2015

360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122

www.townhallgallery.com.au

That's not funny © Ilona Nelson

Well, it's been almost three years in the making... but it's nearly time for my solo show thispace.!  It's a new media series featuring photography, film, interactive installations, plus colouring-in and a giant blackboard for the kids.

thisplace. explores the realities and complexities of motherhood, questions what is left unsaid, and aims to start an honest conversation (without judgement!).  I've found it difficult to see exhibitions with my children and this show will definitely be kid friendly!  I want you to feel welcome to come in and hang out (it'd be great if mum groups used the space to catch up), to make noise, interact with the work, contribute to an installation with any thoughts about motherhood and what maternal means to you - you don't have to be a mum.  There'll also be an open studio happening next door so you'll be able to see art being made which I think is very, very cool.

I've got the whole room pictured in my head and it looks so awesome.  I hope I can pull it off.

tracings of you {exhibition}

Last year I was Heritage Hills' first Artist in Residence where I spent a day running around the home taking photos and filming.  The work I created that day became the series tracings of you which consists of digital and film photography, and a short film.

I've written a guest post for Heritage Hill's blog about my experience, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/VJy6be.

The works are currently showing at the heritage home until November 29. subscribe to blog | website | facebook | pinterest | formspring | join mailing list

Dance, Sucker.

This is my world right now.  Finalising images, printing, writing, websiting, planning.  I can't tell you how excited I am to be showing the Dance, Sucker. series! The series will be installed specifically for The Substation gallery site and  consisting of 11 photographs, two films, confetti, sparkles and audience participation.  Exciting huh?  But you'll have to wait until November to see the show :)