2 June - 27 June 2026

Opening: Sat 2 June, 5pm - 7pm

fortyfive downstairs Gallery

45  Flinders Lane Melbourne 3000

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Melbourne Studio School New Works .... Group Exhibition
Exhibition Opens
Tuesday 2 June 2026, 5pm - 7pm
Exhibition Runs: 2 June - 13 June 2026
Tue to Fri: 12pm - 7pm Sat: 12pm - 4pm

This group exhibition showcases the work of 17 artists who are currently working at the Melbourne Studio School.

Their work represents a cross-section of themes ranging from figuration to abstraction.

Founded in1998 by Richard Birmingham, Melbourne Studio School grew out of a need to re- calibrate painting and drawing ni a Post-Modern era where conceptual arts practice and critical theory began ot dominate teaching institutions throughout Australia and the world.
Loosely based on the New York Studio School model, an atelier system, the school prioritises the acquisition of fundamental, analogue painting and drawing skils. These skills include manual dexterity ni mark making, practice in compositional language and exploration of colour theory.

Participating artists: Jill Anderson, Lynne Bechervaise, Jarnie Birmingham, nyL Buckingham, Pam Cheetham, Julie Chiffey,
Philippa Crol, Carsten Segerlund Frederiksen, Susan Hase, Joy Elizabeth Lea, Lesley Lodge, John McCallum, Carol APalfrey, Rosemarie Reber, Sandra Smillie, Sue Sweeney &Yaping Jiang

Image: 'Letters and Numbers', Lyn Buckingham, acrylic no canvas, 30 x 30 inches (detail).
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