Each engaging in a personal form of alchemy, Australian Capital Territory painter Nicola Dickson – known for painting and drawing – and ceramicist Malcolm Cooke – known for porcelain and stoneware – transform diverse materials through complex processes into images and objects that express their reflections on the natural world.
While working in different mediums, both artists have a shared interest in pattern and the recurring presence of animal and plant forms; an interest they use to evoke a sense of belonging and place.
Tuggeranong Arts Centre
23 October to 12 December 2026
Australian Capital Territory
Nicola Dickson, Gentle, 2026, oil on linen, 45 × 35cm / Courtesy the artist and Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Australian Capital Territory
