Nell > Old New Wave

Old New Wave is a show at both the edge and the centre. Utlising a range of sculptural mediums, Nell prompts us to consider the nuanced and difficult places where binaries careen, overlap and interfold. The work is firmly framed within St. Kilda's physical past, specifically the 80’s punk scene, and its physical landscape, specifically the ocean and its waves. These two lap together tumbling amongst the questioning greys to create a new and old place for reflection and action.

Nell’s artistic practice is multifaceted and interdisciplinary, spanning across painting, sculpture, performance, installation, video, wearables, collaborations, community projects and public art. Underpinning all her work is an exploration of the thresholds of binary opposites such as the ancient and contemporary, individual and communal, feminine and masculine, and sacred and profane. From an Australian vantage point, she uses the language of art history, popular music and spiritual traditions to amplify the tensions and differences between these binary positions to create new objects and rituals.

Visit NELL > OLD NEW WAVE from March 18 - June 4 at Linden New Art.