Veronica Cay, never underestimate the dressing, 2023. Mixed media collage on canvas, 200 x 140cm. Courtesy: the artist and Anthea Polson Art, Gold Coast.

Veronica Cay’s current paintings and ceramic sculptures viscerally document her musings on the conundrums of societal expectations. She imparts that, as always, her focus is from a female perspective. Certain currently accepted rituals seem quite inane to her, given their roots way back in archaic times.

The antipasto analogy in the exhibition’s title relates to a preliminary tasting of what’s to come – in this case not a culinary event but a wedding! “the bridesmaid’s antipasto works became a vehicle to explore the multi-faceted nuances of emotions and human behaviours that surround a marriage,” tells Cay. “Historically, in many cultures, marriage was about a union between families or factions to help revive economies and strengthen securities. Matchmakers were employed to find suitable partners, and daughters were raised to become good wives and mothers. This series barely scratches the surface of the huge gamut of narratives that could be explored!”

Opening Event: Saturday 29 July, 3 – 5 pm.

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