Fantastic Forms: Merric Boyd with Rubyrose Bancroft, Stephen Benwell, Nabilah Nordin
Highlights
- Explore over 200 vibrant drawings and ceramics at David Roche Gallery, showcasing the creativity of renowned artists.
- Immerse yourself in the joyful energy of hand pottery, celebrating the artistry of Merric Boyd and contemporary creators.
- Discover unique sculptures and animations that highlight diverse artistic practices, enriching your cultural experience in Adelaide.
- Enjoy convenient facilities including car parking and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable visit to this engaging exhibition.
‘The first impulse of the maker of hand pottery is to obtain pleasure in making and decorating an article, and making that pleasure intelligible to others…’ – Merric Boyd, 1930
The vibrant, abundant and joyful exhibition Fantastic Forms, celebrating the creativity of the human imagination through drawing, ceramics, sculpture and animation, will be on show at David Roche Gallery from February 17 to May 9, 2026.
Featuring more than 200 drawings and ceramics from the Bundanon Collection (NSW), Fantastic Forms captures the energy, movement and colour in the expansive creative practice of Merric Boyd (1888-1959) in dialogue with three very different practices by living Australian artists – Rubyrose Bancroft, Stephen Benwell and Nabilah Nordin.
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