Relic is an experimental visual arts exhibition that delves into the profound themes of memory, loss, and the enduring connections with those who have passed. Contemporary artists are invited to craft unique relics that reflect their personal experiences of grief and transcendence, transforming their emotional journeys into tangible artworks. Each piece serves as a vessel for reflection, encouraging viewers to contemplate their own narratives of farewell and the echoes left behind. This exhibition offers a space where art and memory intersect, creating a collective tapestry that honours both individual and universal experiences of loss.

Featuring artists Andrew Sunley Smith, Andrew Beck, Alice Humphries, Danielle Caruana, Duncan Wright, Eli Smith, Heritier Kasanda, Ilona McGuire, Jessee Lee Johns, Kate Hulett, Ken Meyer, Manveen Kaur Kohli, Max Barton, Sam Bloor, Sarita Slater, Tim Meakins, Tom Mùller. Curated by Rare Silk.

Curated by Rare Silk, Relic, 2025. Installation view. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
Curated by Rare Silk, Relic, 2025. Installation view. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
Curated by Rare Silk, Relic, 2025. Installation view. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
Curated by Rare Silk, Relic, 2025. Installation view. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
Ilona McGuire, Ngunmi-Pudji, 2025, mixed media sculpture. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
Andrew Beck, Memories and matter reconfiguring, 2025, concrete, soil, twine, brass & copper pipe, bacteria, water, dried plant and fungal remnants, compost, cut paper, tools, machinery & workshop detritus, moss, electronic components, ferns, discs & cassette tapes, glass vessels, a selection of plants. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
Tom Mùller, Refuge, 2025, Kyphi incense. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
Duncan Wright, Tarpaulin 1985-2025, 2025, hand-stitched canvas tarp, audio. Detail. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
Eli Smith & Mikey Hamer, The weight of smoke, 2025, digital print on archival paper x3 prints. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.