Courtesy: the artist and Beaver Galleries, Canberra.

Kirrily Humphries is a Canberra based artist known for her astoundingly detailed paintings and drawings that depict scenes within abandoned, derelict structures. These often-decaying spaces, filled with the detritus of their past history remind us of our own impermanence and the ephemeral nature of human power.

This exhibition will present a new series of intricate pencil drawings, restrained yet powerful compositions. By working at a small scale, Humphries encourages an immersive experience for viewers, encouraging quiet contemplation. She says of her work, “I become quietly absorbed in the solitary exploration of architectural space … In these desolate interiors I confront my anxieties, my fears of destruction, and the transience and brevity of human legacy.”

Opening Event: Thursday 21 March, from 5.30pm.

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