Inspired by the creative storytelling ways of writers whose books and stories she read during Melbourne lockdown, Lisa Sewards’ new body of work titled ‘SHORT STORIES’ celebrates short Australian literary works with reflection on the combined power of literature and visual art as messenger. Sewards presents works on paper, mainly etchings and small oil paintings, alongside her own personal vintage typewriter. Short story books will be available to read in the gallery. ‘SHORT STORIES’ is supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants.
Lisa Sewards, Pyrocumulonimbus, a charcoal sky, 2020, unique state, etchings, archival pigment prints and charcoal, four panels, BFK cotton rag 300gsm and Awagami Tengucho papers 80gsm, 138 x 198cm framed. Photograph: Chris van der Spuy. Courtesy the artist and fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne
fortyfivedownstairs
2 to 20 March 2021
Melbourne
