Tapestry Girl

Intelligent animal and the Darlington Installation Project (DIP) present

Your Names on the Door: Niki McDonald.

E X H I B I T I O N : 7th – 2 0th of October 2 0 2 4

S Y D N E Y C R A F T W E E K : 1 1th – 20th of October 2 0 2 4

A R T I S T S T A T E M E N T

How we sailed into Sydney Harbour, saw an old friend but couldn’t kiss her. She was lined, and I was home to the lucky land. Cold Chisel – 1978

In the dimly lit pubs of the 1970s and 1980s, where beer-soaked carpets met swirling cigarette smoke and raucous crowds, Australian rock bands belted out anthems that echoed through the era. My artistic exploration delves into the heart of Australian pub rock culture, merging tranquil vistas captured in needlepoint tapestries with the gritty, unadorned lyrics of pub rock. Through this fusion, I seek to navigate the complex interplay of cultural narratives—the clash between idealism and the unvarnished realism of working-class life.

Exhibition catalogue:
https://www.intelligentanimal.com.au/…/7c5458…

DIP is a window Gallery and accessible from the street, 24 hours at 30 Golden Grove Street, Darlington.

Intelligent Animal acknowledges First Nations peoples from Gadigal country as the sovereign custodians of Country, and pay respect to Elders of past, present and future generations. We acknowledge and value the culture, customs and practices present in the diverse tribal nations across NSW.

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