A Samstag Museum of Art exhibition

Image: Pippin Drysdale, Sap Rising, 2006-2009, installation of nineteen porcelain vessels and closed forms, min. h. 13cm, max. h. 50cm, Photo: Acorn Photographic Studio

Past exhibitions

Abstract Nature
30 July – 8 October 2010
Gallery 1 – 3

Abstract Nature features works of art in a wide range of media, all of which are inspired by the immanent beauty of organic pattern and form in the Australian landscape – from the microsphere of natural life to the macro patterns of the continent seen from above. Fluid linear abstraction, organic mark making, natural tones and textures embody the spirit of place and evoke the artists' sense of connectivity between mind and nature.

Guest curator Margot Osborne has selected works by twenty Australian artists, including Nyukana (Daisy) Baker/Robin Best, Giles Bettison, Julie Blyfield, GW Bot, Tim Burns, Pippin Drysdale, Philip Hunter, Jessica Loughlin, Djambawa Marawili, Wanyubi Marika, Leslie Matthews, Julie Ryder, Jenny Sages, Catherine Truman, Angela Valamanesh, Regina Wilson, Shona Wilson, Richard Woldendorp and Catherine Woo. 

Immersed in 'Abstract Nature' at Samstag media release – Read (PDF file, 125kb)

Curator of Abstract Nature, Margot Osborne along with artists Giles Bettison and Julie Ryder talk about the exhibition on Radio Adelaide, 31 July – Listen (mp3 file, 12mb)

Abstract Nature e-catalogue

Exhibition YouTube video

Interview with artist Giles Bettison YouTube video