EXHIBITION TIMES: Sat-Sun, 23-24 Mar, 10AM-5PM
PUBLIC TALK: Sat 23 Mar, 2-3PM
Curated by Georgia Nowak and Eugene Perepletchikov, Jack’s Magazine is explored through an exhibition that uncovers Victoria’s complex geological and social histories hidden within its bluestone walls.
Jack’s Magazine opens its doors for a unique site-specific exhibition of moving image, sound and installation works. Designers, artists and guest speakers examine and extrapolate Victoria’s cultural narratives through an analysis of the material history of basalt within the framework of deep time. From shaping the Victorian landscape to in-turn being reshaped by humans, basalt transforms into foundations, iconic buildings and streets of our urban centres in the form of bluestone. It is critical that we understand bluestone not only as relic, as symbol, as commodity, but as lava flow, geographic modifier and as a definitive carrier of Indigenous and colonial stories. Exploring these relationships may generate new readings of the past and new perspectives of a future fast approaching.
Open House Melbourne is running a river cruise to Jack’s Magazine on Sunday 24 March. Visit the Commuter Afloat event page to make a booking.
This event is curated by Georgia Nowak and Eugene Perepletchikov in partnership with Working Heritage,City of Maribyrnong and Open House Melbourne.
PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS:
Nic Burridge
Catherine Evans
Will Heathcote
Therese Keogh
Katrin Koenning
Georgia Nowak
Kenzee Patterson
Steaphan Paton
Eugene Perepletchikov
Tilman Robinson
Philip Samartzis
Zoe Scoglio
Melanie Upton
James Wright
Artist Film Workshop
SPEAKERS:
Ross Gibson
Timothy Edensor
Stephanie Trigg
Laura Harper