South West artworks on show in Perth at Goods Shed

The work of established and emerging South West artists has hit the road as part of a biennial exhibition bringing regional art to metropolitan audiences.

The South West Art Now exhibition is on display at the Goods Shed in Perth from July 22 until September 4 in a collaboration between Bunbury Regional Art Gallery and FORM, an independent, not-for-profit arts and cultural organisation based in Claremont.

Established in 1987, South West Art Now is Bunbury Regional Art Gallery and the City of Bunbury’s biennial South West survey exhibition of the best new work by established and emerging artists from WA’s southern regions.

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery’s director Mike Bianco said the exhibition was a testament to the rich cultural legacies of the region.

“I was incredibly impressed with the quality of work included in this year’s show, and we are all excited to see the essence of SWAN 2022 live on as part of an exhibition tour and journey beyond BRAG to a new home at FORM’s The Goods Shed,” he said.

The exhibition is part of FORM’s Southern Exposure exhibition series, showcasing the richness of contemporary creative practice in the Great Southern, Peel, South West and Wheatbelt regions.

FORM chief executive officer Tabitha McMullan said her organisation was committed to giving regional artists the recognition they deserve.

“We are thrilled to be working with Bunbury Regional Art Gallery and the City of Bunbury to give metropolitan audiences access to some of the incredible work from this year’s South West Art Now exhibition right here at our gallery,” she said.

Works from the exhibition are available for purchase, before the next showing at the Painted Tree Gallery in Northcliffe.