For lovers of mid-century modern architecture, art and photography, this is a not to be missed exhibition which brings together 14 creative artists, photographers and thinkers from Australia and the USA.

The exhibition was curated by Dr Greer Honeywill, a Melbourne based conceptual artist, scholar, researcher and writer. Dr Honeywill visited Palm Springs after her second PhD and the research into the modernist architecture and landscape of the region, led to residencies from 2017-2019. Later, the project expanded to include artists who shared her passion, and grew to become this current touring exhibition.

The exhibiting artists capture the unique architecture and landscape of Palm Springs and its connections in Australia, particularly the Gold Coast, in art, photography and even architectural drawings of some of the houses photographed.

I love the simplicity and clean lines of mid-century modern houses and this exhibition looks at how this style of uncluttered, open and light filled interiors, fitted easily into the sun drenched Australian landscape and lifestyle, and became a popular style of architecture in suburbs of Australia in the 1950’s and 60’s.

If you’re a fan of American photographer Slim Aarons whose works included glamourous people at glamourous locations including poolside at mid-century houses, then this exhibition will appeal to you also, with many of the photos having that Slim Aarons feel to them. There is even homage paid to the humble breeze block which shows the beauty of the shapes, air flow, shade and visual patterning they afforded.

The exhibition is on now in South Australia at the Signal Point Gallery in Goolwa, where it will be on display until 1 December 2024. The exhibition will then continue touring regional galleries in Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland until July 2026. The dates and galleries where you can see the exhibition can be found here.

Signal Point Gallery is near the Goolwa Wharf precinct, overlooking the Hindmarsh Island Bridge, and is open Wednesdays to Sundays 10am to 4pm.

After visiting the gallery, take the walkway through to the Wharf Wine Bar where you can grab a coffee or something stronger and view local artist’s works.

Currently there is an exhibition of surf and ocean themed art on skateboard decks and other larger artworks by the talented Hannah Bailey.

Enjoy

Glenys