Collage Works

A solo exhibition by Finn Goldstraw

October 10-22

Collage works is an exploration of colour, form, and the tangibility of photographs. Conceived during Melbourne COVID lockdowns, the lack of funds and access to different mediums led me to explore home-use inkjet printers within my practice. The limitations in resolution and quality of my printed media allowed me to place my focus passed the subject of the image and to explore colour, texture, destruction, and consequential repair.

 Through saturated colour fields and collage techniques, this series asks the viewer to explore their own connections with the work and how abstraction can suggest ideas of relationships, emotion, damage, and healing. Inspired by the works of Mark Rothko and other mid-century artists, this project explores the connection between abstract expressionism and photography. 

Also included within this exhibition are works created by the artist for previously released album and singles from local band Aunty Blue. Incorporating a similar style, these works include featured album art as well as the those found on the cutting room floor.

Aunty Blue + Special Guests will be playing live on opening night!

Doors at 7pm

Bands from 8pm
$15 entry fee to support live musicians.

This event is sponsored by our friends and supporters of the arts, Mt. Goat Brewery. The exhibition will be open 3pm – 8pm every day until October 22.

The Old Bar Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Old Bar resides. The gallery pays its respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that sovereignty has never been ceded.