You are invited to join us for an exclusive sneak peek at Lauren Starr's - "Luminaries: Re-imagining women in the Australian goldfields" project.
A luminary is something that gives light, such as a celestial object. It also refers to a person who inspires, who lights the way. Women living in the Australian goldrush period were such beacons of light, however there is very little evidence of them having existed. From artworks to official accounts and historical tellings, they are lost amongst the dust and masculine world of the goldfields. Through Lauren's research, both into her own ancestors and historical documents, she has developed a connection with these pioneering females. It is her intention, that through the use of costume and photography she can re-imagine the Australian landscape of the 1850s and artistically represent the women that lived there.
Over the course of 2023 Lauren aims to create many artworks that tell stories of women on the goldfields. This is your unique opportunity to take a sneak peek at some of the works she has already produced for this project and gain an insight into what is still to come.
Reserve your FREE ticket now as space will be limited. Drinks will be available for purchase from the bar on the night.