Josephine Mead: Matrimony

Exhibition dates: Tuesday 24 September – Friday 15 November 2024

In Matrimony, multi-disciplinary artist Josephine Mead explores the meaning of ritual, union and love ceremonies from a queer perspective

Showcasing multiple paintings of the artist's bridal bouquet which are placed in 14 pews, installed as “spectators” in the gallery. It also includes a lone sculpture entitled Bridal Veil, which Mead has hand-crafted from thousands of brass wedding rings.

Accompanying the works is an original digital sound score by Dandenong-based musicians BJ Morriszonkle and Nero Friktschn Feuerherdt. The soundscape mimics an orchestra warming up, evoking a feeling of anticipation akin to wedding preparations. 
 
The exhibition invites diverse cultural dialogues through challenging traditional notions of love and commitment.

Opening Event Josephine Mead: Matrimony

Join us for an evening of art, music and ceremony at the opening event of Josephine Mead: Matrimony on Saturday 21 September at 7pm. We invite you to bring a symbol of love, one that will form part of the ongoing exhibition.

Learn more about the Opening Event.

Banner image credit: Josephine Mead, Twenty Four paintings of my Bridal Bouquet, installation view, installed at the Engine Room, Bendigo, 2024. Image courtesy of the artist
Main image credit: Josephine Mead in front of '24 paintings of my bridal bouquet', installed at the Engine Room, Bendigo, 2024. Image courtesy of the artist.