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6 July, 2025
Art takes root at Condensery
Celebrate the opening of The Condensery’s two newest exhibitions on Saturday, July 19.
The way things grow is a group exhibition opening at The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery, which uses greenhouses and gardens as metaphors to propose new futures where socially engaged, decolonial, and eco-conscious practices are embraced.
The way things grow features new artworks by Somerset artists Jan Godfrey, Jane Nicholson, and Susan McConnel, alongside works by nationally acclaimed artists Erika Scott, Gabriella Hirst, Libby Harward, Llewellyn Millhouse, Annie Boman, and Rachel King.
Through diverse practices, the artists examine the history of greenhouses, the value of sustainable agriculture, the impacts of invasive species and native plant removal, and the potential of gardens as spaces for community, creativity, and resilience in the face of climate change.
Opening concurrently is Tay Haggarty’s Mock Sun for an Inverted Daisy in The Condensery’s bomb shelter exhibition space.
The golden artworks within Mock Sun for an Inverted Daisy function as a beacon of queer joy and a reminder that everyone deserves to feel comfortable in public spaces. Haggarty’s installation is part of a larger series, with each artwork exploring the complexities of visibility.
Meet the artists at the official opening on July 19 from 3pm–5pm.
Registrations are appreciated at:
thecondensery.com.au/exhibition-opening-theway-things-grow-and-mock-sun-for-an-inverted-daisy
Exhibits will conclude on September 14.
