Image: courtesy of Abbey Rich
GALLERY ONE | ABBEY RICH
WHEN NOTHING MAKES SENSE
OPENS FRI 01 APR 6:00PM
FREE
EXHIBITION CLOSES FRI 29 APR
9AM - 5PM WEEKDAYS
10AM - 3PM SATURDAY
CLOSED FOR THE EASTER LONG WEEKEND, 15-18 APR
IMPORTANT TICKETING INFORMATION
From Monday 23 November 2021, all patrons over the age of 12 and 2 months must show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition of entry. Before you arrive, please make sure you have added your COVID-19 digital certificate to the Service Victoria app or bring printed proof of vaccination with you. You can find more details about how to add your certificate by visiting coronavirus.vic.gov.au
PLATFORM ARTS IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VIA GHERINGHAP STREET ENTRANCE.
FOR ACCESSIBILITY ENQUIRIES PLEASE DIRECTLY CONTACT HELLO@PLATFORMARTS.ORG.AU
Abbey Rich’s return to seeking inspiration in textiles has come at a time when nothing feels the same. it is almost like a comfort for them, something to hold on to. These works speak to their childhood and my early career. Heavily patterned, brightly coloured and somewhat textural, the works are nostalgic and playful. The gallery becomes an installation with layers of murals, framed works and hanging sculptures; a safe, strange world to sink into.
Abbey Rich is a public and exhibiting artist based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. Their work predominantly looks at gender and environment, with a particular interest in accessible and community co-designed public art making. Abbey's studio practice currently focuses on experimentation with sculptural and textile inspired works that are heavily patterned and textural. Recently, they have created work for The Immigration Museum, with Minus18 and City of Melbourne.
In 2021, Abbey was a Platform LAB artist in residency.
