Lloyd Rees (1899-1988), Untitled, circa late 1940s. Pencil and conte on paper. Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Alan and Janice Rees. Macquarie University Art Collection. Photographer: Effy Alexakis. Courtesy: Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios.

UNCOVERED: Northwood, Lloyd Rees and Beyond features an exciting and unexpected new discovery, a rare collection of life drawings by renowned Australian artist Lloyd Rees now held in the Macquarie University Art Collection. Shown to the public for the first time, the drawings pertain to the celebrated Northwood sketch club Rees attended every Thursday evening at the Santry’s house that was situated nearby.

In addition, contemporary artist Brendan Kelly has created a series of new works in response to the Northwood group. Kelly’s responses to site, places, buildings and topics frequented and favoured by these artists interweave a rich narrative ebbed with the tones and textures of history where the past meets the present.

Opening night: Thursday 15 September, 6 – 8pm.