Exhibitions
The Fish John West Rejected
The Fish John West Rejected: a collection of both 2D and 3D artworks from artists across Australia.
Paradise Gloss - Next Edition
The annual Side Gallery end-of-year show is titled ‘Paradise Gloss — Next Edition'.
The theme Paradise Gloss is the exhibition title that curator Laura Brinin has explored this year with a project for the Outdoor Gallery, presented by Brisbane City Council. In this theme extension, Laura invites artists in the broader community to consider how they will respond to the concept.
Paradise Gloss
From 14 June to 3 November 2024, we invite you to explore Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition, Paradise Gloss. Curated by Laura Brinin, Paradise Gloss provides the community with opportunities to engage in creative exploration and encourages play to improve mental wellbeing.
Pattern/Spell
Pattern/Spell ... Pattern is part of an ongoing love letter to the synesthetic connections found in the patterns and colours of the clothes we wear. Drawing from a life-long obsession with vintage dresses and the wardrobes of loved ones, Mel paints cross-sections and up-close examinations of patterns and fabrics using acrylics and inks. Spell is a call to the little witch in all of us. From her earliest memory, Mel has made connections between vessels, nature and the power of focused intention. Take a peek into a collection of mystical objects, bottles and potions - a potent and hopeful invocation of love, joy and female power.
The pattern is the pattern
Vibrant colour, bold forms and clashing patterns embody the latest series of works by Melanie Brady. True to the artist’s oeuvre, the pieces depict the vintage fashion-inspired subject matter. We glimpse the connection when a garment is precious to its owner in a playful, nostalgic, vibrant style.
Past Exhibitions / Installations
The Loved Ones
June - November 2024
Painting commissioned for Paradise Gloss Outdoor Gallery.
Irish Lane, Brisbane CBD, Qld
Forget Me Not
March-June 2024
Long Gallery installation in conjunction with One foot in the water, one foot on the ground exhibition.
Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, Caboolture, Qld
Echo
December 2023
Croup exhibition.
The Side Gallery, Ashgrove QLD.
Brisbane Grammar School Art Show
May 2023
Croup exhibition.
Brisbane Grammar School, Spring Hill QLD.
Seeking the common thread
May/June 2023
Outdoor Gallery competition winner
Moreton Bay Regional Council
I once saw your glow
From April 2023
Mural commissioned by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
The Corso, North Lakes QLD
Pattern/Spell
24 February – 2 March 2023
Solo exhibition.
Small Works Gallery, Murwillumbah NSW
The Vase
20 September – 30 September 2022
Installation at Caboolture Hub.
Caboolture Hub, Caboolture, QLD
Dreamy Flowers
24 June – 12 July 2022
Installation at Hub Gallery.
Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, Caboolture, QLD
The Pattern is the Pattern
30 June – 7 July 2022
Solo exhibition.
The Side Gallery, Ashgrove, Qld
Expedition
1 - 8 May 2022
Group exhibition.
New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale NSW
Solo Exhibition
February 1 - 28 2022
Arana Hills Library, Arana Hills
Sunflowers
December 2021 - February 2022
Installation for Brisbane City Council.
137 Racecourse Rd, Ascot
Glimpse
December 2021
Group exhibition.
The Side Gallery, Ashgrove Qld
Come As You Are
September - October 2021
Group exhibition.
Brisbane Institute of Art, Windsor, Qld
The Pattern is the Pattern
July 2021 [Postponed due to COVID]
Solo exhibition.
Small Works Gallery, Murwillumbah, NSW
Landing
May 2021
Group exhibition.
The Side Gallery, Ashgrove, Qld
Loom
December 2020
Group exhibition.
The Side Gallery, Ashgrove, Qld
This Last Time
August – September 2020
3-part, site specific installation series - RADF grant.
Stick Together
May 2020 – ongoing
Creative Arts Alliance – connecting community weaving project and installation artwork
Colourtopia
December 2019 - January 2020
3 Immersive installations and a large interactive artwork.
Caboolture Hub, Caboolture, Qld
Madame Weigel: Colonial Fashion Entrepreneur exhibition
March 2019
Handmade 60s dress and video piece.
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Whiteside, Qld
Adorn exhibition
December 2018 - January 2019
Handmade Golden cape and vintage clothing.
Caboolture Art Gallery, Caboolture, Qld