Olivia Chin, Fog in the landscape at Shark Island KV (detail), 2023, oil on linen.
Olivia Chin, Reflection in the river a Kangaroo Valley (detail), 2023, oil on linen.
Olivia Chin, An H, not an 11 (detail), 2023, installation view at Seventh Gallery.
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Body Field

7 December 2024 - 19 January 2025

Curator:

Artist(s): Olivia Chin

Location: Boadle Hall

In this exhibition, artist Olivia Chin delves into themes of rest, chronic illness, and the interplay between the human body and the natural world. Grounded in the premise that the interior of the body reflects the exterior of the world, Olivia uses painting as a medium to document her experiences of place and identity. Her paintings reference the complexities of illness, dreaming, disability, pain, strength, and generative creativity. Through expressive fields of colour, gesture, and line work, she presents the intimacy of the relationship between body and nature. 

Olivia Chin is a Naarm based multidisciplinary artist whose practice merges sculptural, textile and oil painting disciplines. Drawing from observational research, Olivia playfully departs from traditional life drawing, using gesture, intuition and colour to transport you through time, to explore imagined futures and surfaces with personalities. Her practice is informed by play, meditative deep listening to her surroundings, and exploring the tensions between materiality and time. She draws from her Australian-Malaysian-French heritage to unpack the influences of culture and memory. 

Olivia graduated from a Bachelor of Fine Art in Sculpture from the National Art School of Australia in 2015, and maintains a consistent practice as an independent artist. Olivia has worked as a sculptor in film settings, and has produced several community engagement art projects. Olivia has had solo and group exhibitions across Australia.

Alyse Kent is a naturalist specialising in land care and native gardens working to enhance and preserve natural landscapes. Singing since childhood, Alyse enjoys sharing and creating music with others. She’s open to the diverse experiences life presents, continually seeking growth and learning.

 

Friday, 6 December, 6-8pm

The opening night, with speeches and a Welcome to Country, will be held at Incinerator Gallery alongside exhibitions Planting a garden in my head, Fireworks 2024 and Bright Sparks 2024.

For young people aged 12 - 25

Book your ticket - Workshop 1: Saturday, 19 October, 2 – 4pm 

Book your ticket - Workshop 2: Saturday, 26 October, 2 – 4pm 

Incinerator Gallery invites young people aged 12 to 25 to a free arts workshop series that blends creativity with environmental engagement. Led by visual artist Olivia Chin and horticulturalist-musician Alyse Kent, you'll learn how to engage with the environment using your senses—seeing, touching, and hearing.

The workshops explore themes of connection and environmental stewardship, encouraging you to reimagine urban spaces. You'll experiment with mediums like charcoal, paint, photography, and sound while contributing to a large-scale banner artwork for the Body Field exhibition at the gallery in December.

In these workshops, you’ll explore themes like connection and environmental stewardship, encouraging you to re-imagine urban space from your own unique perspective. You'll experiment with creative mediums like charcoal, paint, photography, and sound, and contribute towards the making of a large-scale banner artwork for the Body Field exhibition at the gallery in December.

These free workshops are open to all skill levels, with materials and light snacks provided. While attending both workshops is encouraged, you're welcome to join even if you can only attend one.