EXHIBITION
DVA Gallery One
Opening 6pm Friday 14th of May 2021
Showing from the 14th May - 29th May
Much of artists Simone Porrovecchio's work would be described as dark humoured. But sometimes, it's just dark. In her first solo exhibition, Simone uses a combination of interactive mixed media sculpture and painting to explore the relationship between darkness and light, turmoil and humour, childlike delight and adult horror.
Ray Hayes moved to the Northern Territory in the early 1980’s to work in Yirrkala and then Darwin. He was a passionate advocate for Human Rights, Labour Rights, Land Rights and the Environment. Ray assisted Yothu Yindi in obtaining the initial funding for band. He advocated and assisted Aboriginal people throughout his working life at Bagot Community and with the Larrakia Nation.

Elemental is Darwin Visual Arts’ first exhibition of 2025, showcasing the diverse talents of our artists as they explore the elements in both literal and metaphorical forms. This inspiring collection presents vibrant and thought-provoking works that celebrate the forces shaping our world and the essence of existence.

Explore the 'Palimpsest of Life' exhibition, a thought-provoking visual arts project that reimagines memento mori. This PhD journey connects a personal reflection on death to the global warning of the Anthropocene. Concepts are explored through portraiture and suggested landscapes, reflecting on life's fleeting nature and our collective legacy.