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Karen Black

Apreo

Sutton Gallery
Saturday 10 JulyWednesday 21 July

The paintings in Karen Black’s exhibition, Arepo, function as a libretto in which the narrative for a speculative opera unfolds. Here, the constituent elements of painting are brought into dialogue with various theatrical conventions and operatic devices. The double-panelled format of What’s that noise there 1-17 reflects the symbiotic relationship between back and front stage, with characters emerging and extending beyond the picture plane as they transition between these two realms. Humble and uniform in scale, these small diptychs also reference a recitative – a monotonous style of singing that advances the plot by imitating the intonation and rhythm of speech. Black’s trademark brushstrokes and use of colour echo set and lighting design while tethering scenes together across multiple paintings. The prima donna of Black’s opera – a large painting titled The Solo(ist) – is installed nearby at Flack Studio for the month of July. Isolated from the plot developing in her absence, she waits in the wings for her aria.

Location

Sutton Gallery
254 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC, Australia

Date

Saturday 10 JulyWednesday 21 July

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Karen Black

Apreo

Sutton Gallery
Saturday 10 JulyWednesday 21 July

The paintings in Karen Black’s exhibition, Arepo, function as a libretto in which the narrative for a speculative opera unfolds. Here, the constituent elements of painting are brought into dialogue with various theatrical conventions and operatic devices. The double-panelled format of What’s that noise there 1-17 reflects the symbiotic relationship between back and front stage, with characters emerging and extending beyond the picture plane as they transition between these two realms. Humble and uniform in scale, these small diptychs also reference a recitative – a monotonous style of singing that advances the plot by imitating the intonation and rhythm of speech. Black’s trademark brushstrokes and use of colour echo set and lighting design while tethering scenes together across multiple paintings. The prima donna of Black’s opera – a large painting titled The Solo(ist) – is installed nearby at Flack Studio for the month of July. Isolated from the plot developing in her absence, she waits in the wings for her aria.

Location

Sutton Gallery
254 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC, Australia

Date

Saturday 10 JulyWednesday 21 July

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