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THE CHOSEN VESSEL: BELINDA MICHAEL & TIFFANY TITSHALL

14 December 2022 - 3 February 2023

In an exhibition showcasing the collaborative work of Belinda Michael and Tiffany Titshall, these two important central Victorian artists present a powerful new series of drawings and ceramic vessels of immense beauty and intrigue. Set within the colonial Australian gold rush era, the artists challenge stereotypical narratives, recreating traditional scenes with a powerful female protagonist avenging the murder of her mother by performing wild and powerful acts on her harem of enslaved men. Here, accepted histories are upended replaced by a potent gothic mythological tale of female power, lust and revenge! NB:*The PO Gallery will be closed from Fri 16 Dec 2022 until Wed 4 Jan 2023.

In an exhibition showcasing the collaborative work of Belinda Michael and Tiffany Titshall, these two important central Victorian artists present a powerful new series of drawings and ceramic vessels of immense beauty and intrigue.

Set within the colonial Australian gold rush era, the artists challenge stereotypical narratives, recreating traditional scenes with a powerful female protagonist avenging the murder of her mother by performing wild and powerful acts on her harem of enslaved men.

Here, accepted histories are upended replaced by a potent gothic mythological tale of female power, lust and revenge!

This exhibition was opened by Natasha Mitchell, presenter, ABC Radio National, on Fri 9 Dec 2022.

Belinda Michael & Tiffany Titshall A Gothic Tale 9 & 7, 2021 earthenware with slips & oxides, sgraffito, once fired Courtesy the artists