A Sense of Place: Louise Forthun & Kathryn Ryan
RACV City Club, Gallery Lounge
17 March - 18 June 2022
A Sense of Place features Louise Forthun and Kathryn Ryan, two RACV Collection artists who received an RACV COVID Response Visual Arts Grant. Highlighting new and existing works by both these artists, this exhibition encapsulates two strong perspectives about the places we visit, seek out and create.
Architectural landscape’s has been an enduring theme for Fortuyn’s artistic practice. From the depths of a building site to a view from a tower or an airplane, the constant variety and transformation in the way the city presents itself has continually inspired Forthun’s work. This is depicted both in her cityscape paintings and new bronze sculptures.
In contrast, Ryan's practice invites us on a personal journey to connect with nature and within. Moody, atmospheric oil paintings of South West Victoria, reveal her very deep intimacy with place. They convey a level of depth and luminosity achieved by patiently developing meticulous layers of glazing over many months.
Past Event
In Conversation:
Forthun & Ryan
4 August, 6-8pm
Join us for a night celebrating the new exhibition in the City Club's Gallery Lounge with artists Louise Forthun and Kathryn Ryan. Enjoy a glass of wine and canapes carefully created to tie in with the art on display, as you hear from the artists in conversation with RACV Visual Art Curator Ellen Wignell.