Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Jon Cattapan and eX de Medici @ Wanneroo Gallery

Event Title: Perspectives
Participating Artists: Jon Cattapan and eX de Medici.

Venue: Wanneroo Gallery,Wanneroo Library and Cultural centre 3 Rocca Way,
Wanneroo 6065.

Description: Commissioned by the Australian War Memorial under the official
artist program, Cattapan went to East Timor (Timor-Leste) in 2008 and eX de
Medici to the Solomon Islands in 2009. The platform for this exhibition is
peacekeeping and this is explored through visual content that is edgy,
engaging and accessible.

One key theme for the exhibition is Cattapan and de Medici's deep respect
for the Australian Defence Force. Each of their artworks capture Australian
service men and women involved in various operations, and provide an
intimate response to what it was like to work alongside ADF personnel.

Dates: 10 August 2013 to 22 September 2013.
Opening Times: Tue - Fri 10-4pm; Sat-Sun 12-4pm.

For more information, contact: 9405 5920.

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