Contrasting creativity on display at Hoop Gallery

HOOP Gallery will showcase the work of two distinctive artists this month, with parallel exhibitions by Anglesea artist Chris Nash and contemporary jeweller Bin Dixon-Ward open in Torquay.

Nash’s exhibition, Objects as Identity – Pathways to Second Chances, features dark sculptural assemblages that explore shape, light and shadow.

Evoking a sense of calm and curiosity, each piece invites the audience to reflect on how their identity has been shaped by their experiences.

In contrast, Dixon-Ward’s Fruity La La presents a playful and colourful jewellery collection crafted from reclaimed plastic waste.

The series reimagines the term “fruity” in a positive sense, celebrating LGBTQIA+ identity through bold and meaningful wearable art.

 

 

Hoop Gallery president Virginia Aldred said the artists “contribute to our cultural narratives” in ways that “will resonate far beyond the gallery walls”.

“Hoop Gallery invites art lovers, local residents and visitors from across the region to experience this vibrant and eye-catching exhibition. Come and discover the expansive, the beautiful and the innovative.”

The exhibitions will run until November 2.

“These two exhibitions are another outstanding opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the talent, dedication and creative achievements of our local artists.” Aldred said.

“We’re not just a gallery — we’re a creative destination for inspiration and innovation. Together, our artists and community are creating something unmissable.”

Hoop Gallery is at 77 Beach Road, within the Multi Arts Centre.