Exhibition unites Bendigo & Mexico

VIEW Street community art space Dudley House was a vibrant hive of colour and movement last Saturday for the launch of the United Artists of Mexico and Bendigo (Artistas Unidos de México y Bendigo) exhibition, which continues until this Monday, 23 June. The launch comprised a traditional Huipils (handwoven garment) display from various Mexican regions, dancing and fashion modelling from the Mexbourne Dance Troupe, mariachi singer Sergio Garcia, and a runway set by Bendigo designer of stage and film Kristine Von Hilderbrandt. Contributing artists include Eaglehawk-based Bodes, paper maker Molly Rule, and contemporary sculptur David Waters.

Mexican crooner Sergio Garcia made his own mark. Photo: SUPPLIED

Designer Kristine Hilderbrante and friends modelled her garments. Photo: SUPPLIED

Dudley House was full to the brim. Photo: ADAM CARSWELL

Fashionista “Bodes” offered his own contribution. Photo: ADAM CARSWELL

Molly Rule weaved her way into the picture. Photo: ADAM CARSWELL

Sculptor David Waters set things down. Photo: ADAM CARSWELL

The Narayit costume dancers strongly resembled nature and flowers, as well as plants. Photo: ADAM CARSWELL

The Concheros dance offered an important traditional ceremonial example, something that's been performed in Mexico since early in the colonial period. Photo: ADAM CARSWELL