Courtesy: the artist and NAP Contemporary, Mildura, VIC.

Matthew Ware‘s solo presentation Speedway deals with the influence of the iconography of war, cultural transgression and the notion of a return to abstraction. Showcasing a suite of new paintings, the installation includes new video work in the context of an expansive installation.

‘The Who — and their devoted Mod brigades — looked like they were covered with the detritus of this Battle of Image. Amidst it all, the RAF roundel became the definitive icon. It would come to resemble the Union Jack blurred into a speed ball, easy to swallow and captivating the eye and ear alike. Mods took up ingesting ‘blue’ amphetamines — just like their ‘old generation’ father soldiers who were high on the drug, dive-bombing their Spitfires during WWII.’ – From Philip Brophy‘s accompanying exhibition essay Targeted (2023).

Opening Event:  Friday 10 February 10, 6:30pm.

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