In Conversation - Lucy Bleach

This event is presented as part of Front Beach, Back Beach (FBBB), an exciting new project delivered by Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and Deakin University's Public Art Commission. FBBB has commissioned leading Australian artists to respond to key sites and stories that have shaped the Mornington Peninsula. For the full program visit www.fbbb.com.au

Join Lucy Bleach in conversation with curator David Cross to discuss her work On This Shore.

Hobart-based artist Lucy Bleach first encountered The Pines while researching the legacy of the Mornington Peninsula chicory industry and was captivated by its strangeness, its curious features and uncertain purpose wedged between Westernport Bay and native vegetation.

As an artist fascinated by natural systems and the effect of entropy on material forms, Bleach has sought to build a dialogue between native and exotic (imported) organic materials through the insertion of a series of charismatic sculptural interventions. A number of objects have been delicately placed into the landscape, some that are growing, others that are breaking down. The artist’s intervention, part installation, part earthwork is uncanny, asking us to experience and reflect on the compelling strangeness of human modified transitional landscapes such as The Pines.

Attendance is free, however we require registration so we can ensure that audience numbers are appropriate for the location, and to ensure we can keep you updated with any changes. 

GETTING THERE

Follow Google Maps to The Pines, Shoreham Beach Reserve. Follow the road down to the beach where there is ample parking available. It is a dirt carpark with no designated accessible parking.

Once parked and you are facing the water, follow the beach to the left, look for the FBBB signs and follow the arrows. Follow the arrows up the grass path. It is approximately 100 metres at a moderate incline. For those with reduced mobility, there is a limited number of parks opposite the Pines at the top of the hill.

The talk will take place within The Pines, limited seating available. There are bathroom facilities in the beach carpark.

There are no drinking water facilities onsite, we recommend bringing your own reusable bottle. Please take all rubbish with you.

When

Location

The Pines, Shoreham

Shoreham beach, 3916/7195 Frankston - Flinders Rd, Shoreham VIC 3916, View Map