New exhibition brings four distinct sculptural voices together

FOUR artists working across metal, wood, glass and mixed media will come together in a new

exhibition at Torquay’s Hoop Gallery exploring the possibilities of sculptural form.

Finding Form opens on 28 May and runs until 21 June at the gallery within the Torquay Multi Arts Centre on Beach Road.

The group exhibition brings together works by Anglesea artist Cinnamon Stephens, Surf Coast sculptor James Irwin, multidisciplinary artist Kerrie Reyntjes and timber sculptor Tony Gilson.

Featuring suspended installations, floor-based sculptures, wall works and smaller objects, the exhibition examines themes of texture, movement and balance through a range of materials and creative approaches.

Stephens is known for her organic and whimsical sculptures in steel, metal and glass, with works commissioned for domestic, commercial and civic settings.

Irwin’s sculptures combine mild steel and natural stone to explore balance, rhythm and spatial relationships in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Reyntjes creates tactile mixed-media works inspired by the colours, textures and forms found in coastal and urban landscapes.

Gilson works primarily with reclaimed timber and natural materials, drawing on the existing grain, textures and shapes within the wood to guide the finished form.

Hoop Gallery president Virginia Aldred said the exhibition highlighted the creativity and craftsmanship of artists working across a variety of sculptural mediums.

“Finding Form is an exciting showcase of artists pushing materials beyond their expected boundaries, creating works that are both thoughtful and visually engaging,” she said.

An opening event will be held on Friday 29 May from 6pm to 8pm.

Hoop Gallery is at 77 Beach Road, Torquay.