Everyone is invited to experience two new exhibitions at Manning Regional Art Gallery from 31 July to 19 September, including the national touring exhibition Echoes and Silences.
Presented by Untethered Fibre Artists, Echoes and Silences brings together the work of 20 contemporary fibre artists from across Australia.
The exhibition is the third in the group’s five-year exhibition cycle and explores themes including landscape, oceans, memory, emotion and silence.
Featuring 38 fibre artworks, the exhibition responds to personal stories, family histories and shared experiences. The works range from representational to conceptual, exploring themes of grief, disability, women’s experiences and connections with the natural environment.
Together, the artworks highlight the versatility and expressive potential of contemporary fibre art.
Also opening is Letters for a Lover by Eric Löbbecke.
Inspired by the disappearance of the artist’s grandfather during World War II and his grandmother’s quiet acts of remembrance in Vienna, the exhibition explores memory, loss and human connection.
Combining ceramic bells, paintings and photogravures, Eric transforms a deeply personal family history into works that invite reflection on ritual, remembrance and the enduring need for emotional connection. A central ceramic bell, rung by visitors, forms an interactive element of the exhibition.
The exhibitions will officially open at 6pm on Friday 31 July.
Opening night is a Friends of the Gallery fundraising event and everyone is welcome to attend. Entry is $15, with tickets available through Humanitix or at the door.
For more information about exhibitions and events at Manning Regional Art Gallery, visit https://mrag.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Home.
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