Artists

Working primarily in sculpture and installation, David Lawrey & Jaki Middleton are best known for their integration of optical and kinetic elements to create dreamlike scenes that challenge perception. They have received grants from Creative Australia, the Myer Foundation and Create NSW and in 2023, they were awarded the Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award for the work Eternal Return. They have undertaken residencies in Paris, London and Los Angeles and exhibited widely in Australia and internationally including at the Chau Chak Wing Museum, Sydney; Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and the Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA. Their work is held in several collections including the MCA Australia, Wollongong Art Gallery, and Macquarie Group.

In Residence at Bundanon

Our time at Bundanon will be dedicated to prototyping a new series of sculptures. The work explores the symbolism of ships as spiritual vessels, catalysts for colonisation, and mythological ghost ships. We will model forms and experiment with various mirrors and lighting techniques to create spectral, three-dimensional illusions. This focused period of making and testing is crucial for us to resolve the complex interplay between object, light, and illusion before final production.