Printed catalogues from exhibitions, designed by Anne Worsley.
I curate exhibitions when the opportunity arises or a subject grabs my heart.
In 2024, I mounted the ‘My Mother’ exhibition and in 2025, ‘On Ageing’. Both shows included works by 25+ women and were accompanied by a series of thematically related events/workshops hosted by some of the contributing artists. Both were held at Sydney’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery and were very well received and attended.
Donations from sales were made to the Older Women’s Network, NSW, and both were proudly supported by the Inner West Council.
‘On Ageing’ exhibition
April 23 - May 12, 2025
Is ageing, as Doris Lessing posits, a ‘cage of associations and labels’, or does growing older afford us the freedom to shed former roles and explore fresh selves? This exhibition offered many permutations on this rich and complex theme. The diverse array of materials (stitching, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, collage, sculpture and poetry) offered pause for thought as to how we might communicate philosophical ideas through art making. The exhibition aimed to surprise, delight and provoke…
Cover artwork by Jennifer Blau
Artwork by Vanessa Ion
Artwork by Chelle Wallace
Artwork by Helen Townsend
Artwork by Annie Aitken
Artwork by Skye Rogers
Artwork by Sally Cooper
Artwork by Jennifer Blau
Artwork by Tamara Pavlovic
Artwork by Amy Jones
Artwork by Helen Alajajian
Artwork by Diana Doherty
Artwork by Sally Thomson
Cover concept/painting by Anita Lever
Artwork by Julie Ashcroft
Flyer/postcard
Flyer/postcard
Flyer/postcard
‘On Ageing’ exhibition: Images from events and opening night, 2025.
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Workshop awaits…
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Workshop participants
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Workshop in progress
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Artist’s talk
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Opening night
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‘Pop up’ exhibition shop
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Catering by Sandy’s Bakeshop
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Anita Lever workshop
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Older Women’s Network members
‘My Mother’ exhibition
April 27- May 19, 2024
‘My Mother’ exhibition included works by 28 women around the theme of their mothers. The diverse, deeply personal interpretations included the lyrical, metaphorical, devoted and detached. The exhibition included a satellite of engaging workshops and events throughout its 3 week duration.
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‘My Mother’ postcard
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Logo designed by Anne Worsley
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Artwork by Skye Rogers
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Artwork by Zorica Purlija
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Artwork by Lek Young
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Artwork by Cath Allen
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Artwork by Suzy King
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‘Nocturne’ performance by Michele Morcos
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Artwork by Diana Doherty
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‘My Mother’ postcard
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Artwork by Cath Derksema
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Various artworks
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Chrissie Cotter Gallery
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Artwork by Vanessa Ion
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Artwork by Pina Bartolo
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Artwork by Cath Derksema
