Rosalie Gascoigne
Highlights
- Explore Rosalie Gascoigne's sculptural assemblages that transform discarded objects into striking reflections of the Australian landscape.
- Discover the poetic reinterpretations of everyday materials, evoking memory and place in Gascoigne's unique artistic vision.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities including a café and gift shop, enhancing your visit to this cultural gem in Canberra.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of found materials, as Gascoigne's work resonates with the nuances of nature.
Rosalie Gascoigne (1917–1999) is renowned for her sculptural assemblages that reveal the beauty of discarded objects. Inspired by nature, Gascoigne’s art reflects both the extremes and nuances of the Australian landscape.
Rosalie Gascoigne celebrates one of Australia’s most distinctive and influential artists. Known for her evocative use of found materials and poetic reinterpretations of the landscape, Gascoigne transformed everyday objects into powerful assemblages that resonate with memory and place.
Drawing inspiration from the Kamberri/Canberra region, Gascoigne reimagined objects such as retro-reflective road signs, soft drink bottle crates, feathers and weathered wood into lyrical compositions that merge wordplay, abstraction and emotional resonance.
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