This goes with that

John Mangila

Backroom | Opens on Jun 17 until Jul 2 | Fri, Sat & Sun

‘This goes with that’ continues John Mangila’s exploration of the creative process. In this body of work there is a focus on the line and space between art and design. During the exhibition, he will create a site specific installation using objects from his studio and other found material as a response to the works on show and the gallery space itself.

John Mangila is a recent graduate of The National Art School, majoring in Painting. His practice is centred around the creative act itself and finding poetry in the materials he engages with in the studio. He utilises contemporary abstraction to explore beauty as an experience, encourage improvisation, celebrate chance and present an alternate way of seeing.
‘This goes with that’ continues John’s exploration of the creative process. In this body of work there is a focus on the line and space between art and design. John is most interested in the intersection between the two and ponder the consequences of categorisation. During the exhibition, his process will also be on display. He will create a site specific installation using objects from his studio and other found material as a response to the works on show and the gallery space itself.

www.johnmangila.com.au

Instagram | @johnmangila

Opening | Sat Jun 17, 2-5pm

Opening for group show '“Hello 你好嘛?”'curated by Pamela Leung and Rachael Kiang, in Downstairs and Upstairs; and 'This goes with that' by John Mangila in the Backroom. Speeches at 2.30pm and performance at 3pm by Artist Natalie Quan Yau Tso.

Closing Drinks | Sun Jul 2, 2-5pm, Closing Drinks | Sun Aug 13, 3-5pm, Closing drinks and conversations | Sun Nov 5, 3-5pm

Join us to celebrate the closing for group show '“Hello 你好嘛?”'curated by Pamela Leung and Rachael Kiang, in Downstairs and Upstairs; and 'This goes with that' by John Mangila in the Backroom. Performance at 3pm by Artist Rainbow Chan., Join us to celebrate the closing for group show 'DRAW' featuring Andrew Simms, Beata Geyer, Belinda Yee, Ben Denham, Daniel Press, Ian Milliss, Isobel Johnston, Jeremy Smith, Kenneth Lambert, Lisa Pang, Marcus Dyer Harrison, Melinda Hunt, Peter Burgess, Sue Pedley, Sue Murray, Tracey Clement, Vicky Browne. Curated by Beata Geyer , Join us for drinks and conversations to celebrate the closing for projects Szilvia Gyorgy with Jane Theau, and Stephanie Allington; and, a mid-project review with artist-in-residence Liz Shreeve.

Adorn you 4 and 5
35.5 x 28 x 2cm
Acrylic on canvas and board

This goes with that 1 and 2
30.5 x 22.5 x 2cm
Acrylic on canvas and board

Up and down and across and back 4
51 x 40.5 x 2cm
Acrylic on canvas and board

Objects of affection 1-3
40.5 x 30.5 x 3.5cm
acrylic on canvas

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