Jessica Rankin’s Sydney debut at Cassandra Bird Gallery

Sydney-born, New York-based artist Jessica Rankin opened her highly anticipated debut solo exhibition in Sydney, Notes from an Earlier Sky, at Cassandra Bird Gallery on 19 March. This exhibition marks an important milestone in Rankin’s career, coinciding with her participation in The Intelligence of Painting at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, which opened on 20 March.

Known for her poetic and tactile work, Rankin’s Notes from an Earlier Sky presents a major body of hand-embroidered paintings. Drawing from topographical, cosmological and psychological influences, Rankin’s latest works explore the connection between past and present, offering a deeply personal reflection on time, memory and place. Through her distinctive embroidery techniques, she creates multilayered narratives that invite viewers to contemplate the intersection of personal history and the larger forces that shape our world.

Rankin is the daughter of celebrated Australian poet and playwright Jennifer Rankin and renowned artist David Rankin. This exhibition, set in the city of her birth, marks a poignant return for the artist, reconnecting her with both her personal roots and her artistic beginnings.

Having exhibited at renowned venues such as MoMA PS1 in New York, the Studio Museum in Harlem, White Cube in Hong Kong and the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, Rankin’s work continues to captivate international audiences. Her poetic approach to visual storytelling has earned her acclaim around the world, and Notes from an Earlier Sky is expected to be no different.

Visit the Cassandra Bird Gallery website for more information.