Exhibition: 18 October – 16 November 2024
Opening Event: 19 October, 4 – 7pm
Is self-described pop-culture adventurer Jackie Ryan one of the most superficial people in the universe, or just one of the luckiest? Does she make art, or does she simply keep company with a lot of people who are art? Sure, she’s won some awards for her work – but does she wear them well?
Decide for yourself as you enter the dazzling world of Fever Dream, Ryan’s fantastically festive new solo exhibition. Sexy, stylish and unapologetically sumptuous, Fever Dream captures a sizzling line-up of fabulously dressed creatives as they strut, pout and pose their way across your vision. Using an array of photo-editing techniques, Ryan has transformed her stunning shots of local legends into otherworldly scenes that evoke the singular aesthetics of pop-culture touchstones like Dynasty, Get Smart and Golden Age comics.
Don’t miss this incredible showcase of new work from the woman who brought you the iconic Burger Force graphic novel series and the unhinged world of the Fanciful Fiction Auxiliary, and who literally wrote the book on the real-life kaleidoscopic extravaganza that was World Expo 88. Open your eyes and embrace the ravishing energy of Fever Dream.
