Entwined Within

Entwined Within delves into the intrinsic nature of emotions, presenting unique perspectives and expressions from diverse cultural backgrounds. Contemplating the profound influence of emotions on our thoughts and actions, visitors are invited to reflect on the complexity of emotions and their significance to the human experience.

Presenting installation art, immersive experiences, technology-based and traditional art forms, this exhibition sheds light on the overlooked emotional experiences of intersectionality, alienation and third culture individuals living between worlds. Entwined Within explores a wide range of feelings and psychological senses—fear, anxiety, connection, isolation and love—and how the flux of our circumstances impact our shifting sea of emotion.

Providing unique cultural insights, Entwined Within contemplates the fabric of emotions and the transformative power of art to illuminate the intricate tapestry of our emotional landscape. Presented by Willoughby City Council and co-curated by Cassandra Hard Lawrie and Faye Chen.

Artists: Noula Diamantopoulos, Kirtika Kain, Shivanjani Lal, Hyun-Hee Lee, Jumaadi, Pamela Leung, Origin Collective (Jordan East, Jane Fan, Callum Howard, Pat Younis and Alvin Ruiyuan Zhong), and Hiromi Tango

Image: Shivanjani Lal, Yalava (detail from Ghar), 2023, video still. Image courtesy of the artist