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Beauty On A Large Scale At The Gallery

Transcendence, an exhibition of large scale photographs by David Stephenson, one of Australia’s leading contemporary photographers, is currently on display at Latrobe Regional Gallery.

By Latrobe City - 30th April 2013 - Back to News

Latrobe City Council’s arts director, Julie Adams, said that for over 30 years, Stephenson had travelled the globe, producing startlingly beautiful images.

"They are remarkable in the way they literally transport you somewhere else. The works are very beautiful and being in this exhibition space will certainly lift your spirits. The images seem to take on an ‘other worldly’ quality.

"For example, there are some images of Melbourne where the main landmarks of the city, such as the MCG and the Eureka tower are clearly visible, yet the whole city seems to be like a sparkling jewel. In another series of works time-lapse photographs of desert night skies transform stars into delicate organic patterns," Ms Adams said.

The exhibition’s curator, Stella Loftus-Hills, describes the work as exquisitely crafted, large photographs that transcend their actual subject and open up to allow a reflection on abstract, often mysterious aspects of the natural and phenomenal worlds.

Ms Adams added that the Monash Gallery of Art travelling exhibition is the first major Australian exhibition of photographer David Stephenson for a decade.

"It is drawn from the MGA’s nationally significant collection of Australian photographs. The community is invited to attend an opening celebration on Friday 3 May at 6pm," Ms Adams concluded.

The exhibition will continue until 16 June. Entry to the gallery is free.

Image credit: Madonna degli angeli, Torino 1993 from the series Domes 1993–2005, chromogenic print 56 x 56 cm, Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash Collection

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