Exhibiting artists: Ron Adams, Reg Bryson, Chris Capper, Rod Denson, Chris Dolman, Sarah Edmondson, Emily Galicek, Jeremy Kirwan-Ward, Adrian McDonald, Adam Norton, Nuha Saad, Sherna Teperson, Darren McDonald, Michael Rolfe, Helen Smith. Curated by George Adams
These works are based on found book covers, rediscovered on research trips to the dusty shelves of the library of The British Interplanetary Society. By selecting and re-painting them in fresh, vibrant vinyl paint they gain a new lease of life. Although quite old-fashioned they now become posters and slogans that strangely foresee the current era of space exploration.
Photos: Silversalt
The Lock-Up is delighted to welcome Adam Norton to the AIR program where the artist will continue research and local investigations for upcoming projects.
https://thelockup.org.au/adam-norton-artist-in-residence/
George Miller’s genre-defining Mad Max film series has grown from a tense, low-budget Ozsploitation cult hit into a sprawling post apocalypse action opera, redefining science fiction along the way.