Convergence represents the work of twelve printmakers from Swan River Print Studio, coming together at a particular point in time, a merging of ideas and processes.
Swan River Print Studio is anartist-run initiative located at Goolugatup Heathcote, with studios overlooking the Derbal Yerrigan / Swan River. Founded in 2018, the studio is dedicated to fostering opportunities for printmakers to work in a professional studio environment, and to develop their fine art printmaking techniques and practices.
Looking at the relationship between breeze and silence, sunlight and shadow, Breeze Logged thinks with *the breeze* as verb — an active agent, and where it meets bodies, architecture and the historical context of Goolugatup Heathcote.
Marking the end of his residency at Goolugatup, Cole Baxter brings protest, identity and legacy into a new light for his solo exhibition. Expanding his practice through new materiality, Cole continues to explore these pivotal themes whilst drawing on existing work to bring Blak power to the forefront.
Goolugatup Heathcote is a cultural precinct overlooking the river in Applecross, WA. The heritage site is home to thriving cultural and recreational activities including a contemporary art gallery, museum, restaurant, artist studios, public markets and events, and creative small businesses. Goolugatup is renowned for sunset river views and an expansive children’s playground, both of which attract locals and visitors from across the metropolitan area.
Goolugatup Heathcote, part of the City of Melville, acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we stand and pay respect to the Whadjuk people, and Elders past, present, future.