Michelle Nikou: a e i o u

Draws on surrealism in a reflective and productive way to transform mundane domestic objects and materials 6 December 2017 to 28 January 2018

Michelle Nikou: a e i o u
Michelle Nikou | No Vacancy | 2010 | Powder coated ceramic, neon, Parker table, electrical components | 73 x 153 x 100 cm | University of Western Australia, Perth | Cruthers Collection of Women’s Art

Adelaide-based artist Michelle Nikou draws on surrealism in a reflective and productive way to transform mundane domestic objects and materials into sculptures of humour, poignancy and marvel.

In this exhibition of new and recent work she utilises surrealist strategies such as chance, psychological metaphor, deadpan wit and juxtaposition, and inventively mingles high and low art sources and cultural references. Her work intentionally blurs and extends the boundaries between fine art and craft and often invests unremarkable or overlooked facets of daily existence with new and unexpected significance.

LocationDates
Caloundra Regional GalleryThursday 7 December 2017 to Sunday 28 January 2018

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Curated by Melissa Keys and Kendrah Morgan, Michelle Nikou: a e i o u is a touring exhibition from Heide Museum of Modern Art, in partnership with NETS Victoria.

National Exhibitions Touring Support (NETS) Victoria is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and through the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments. NETS Victoria also receives significant in-kind support from the National Gallery of Victoria.