Hearsay shares fire-side tales of the ghostly Alkimos wreck, big cat sightings dare-devil feats of the Birdman Rally, UFOs, to the adventures of Moondyne Joe. Set to the backdrop of the shipwreck coast and the Gnangara pine, and drawn from the rich history of the Wanneroo and surrounding region, the exhibition blurs the line between fact and fiction.
Lean in and listen closely. Hearsay encourages visitors to discover, wonder and delight in these quirky tales, featuring artworks, theatrical performances and highlights from the City of Wanneroo collections. An exhibition that will cause you to turn to the person next to you and say “Well I heard…”
Exhibition tour:
Featuring:
Artists > Christophe Canato, Rebecca Dagnall, Claire Davenhall, Michael Doherty, Tom Freeman, Jarrad Martyn, Ron Nyisztor, Anna Louise Richardson, Pat Rodriguez, John Stephens, Swamp Clubb and Wade Taylor.
Objects and artwork > City of Wanneroo Cultural Collections, City of Joondalup Art Collection and International Art Space
Theatrical performances > Moondyne and Me by Genrefonix
Author talk > Ghost of the Alkimos by Barry Sue
Curator:
Amanda Alderson, Curator Wanneroo Gallery
Exhibition:
8 July – 31 August 2019
Venue:
Wanneroo Gallery Western Australia