Monday 7 February, 10-11AM
Join us on the first Monday in February for the screening of Anna White’s recent film project, In my father’s garden, and an artist talk about her multidisciplinary art practice.
Speaking about In my father’s garden, White says, “In May and June 2020 I spent time with my 87 year old father in his garden in the Strathbogie ranges in Victoria. This video captures this time. It represents the culmination of a lifelong relationship with my father and with his garden, that has been an inspiration for my artistic practice.” Primarily known as a painter, White’s practice has expanded in recent years to include performance, dance, physical theatre, and photography. In my father’s garden was her first video work, a self-taught piece resulting from a City of Melbourne COVID-19 Quick Response Grant.
In my father’s garden is a poetic exploration of family, human connection, the impacts of COVID-19, creative expression, lifelong learning, and a love of gardens, and as such bridges the themes of Benalla’s most recent Collection exhibitions, Re-gathering and Re-generation.
Anna White is a Melbourne based artist with a PhD in Fine Art from Monash University (2015), and has been the recipient of and finalist in numerous notable awards.
Registration essential: T 03 5760 2619 or gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au
Cost: $2