An Unnatural History
3 May - 16 June 2024
An Unnatural History
Sarah Treadwell
Sarah Treadwell, Zip-tailed Finch (Fringillidae clauderes), 2023, Mixed media, 20 x 13 x 6cm. Photograph: Jim McArthur.
This exhibition invites the viewer into hidden, intertwined worlds of art, science and myth. Sarah Treadwell’s experimental process repurposes discarded objects, responding to the beauty and purpose of their forms. Her assemblages whimsically explore unnatural histories – both the narrative histories of the fantastical creatures on display, and the histories of the objects that they were created from. The artist’s accompanying field guide and illustrations provide further insight into the mythical beasts.
Exhibitions launch
6pm Friday 3 May 2024
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Floortalk
10am Saturday 4 May
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Sarah Treadwell was originally from the UK, but moved to Australia in her early twenties and now lives on Magnetic Island. She has a background in science, having taught senior biology at high school and TAFE for a number of years. Treadwell is primarily a self-taught artist, although she is currently studying the Diploma of Visual Arts at North Queensland TAFE. She creates work using discarded objects with respect for the earth’s resources and to minimise waste. This approach enables Treadwell to create with purpose, beyond the aesthetic, whilst also imbuing wonder and joy into the work.
Also on display during this period
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Acknowledgements
Umbrella is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy, and by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments. | Umbrella is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funding from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. | Townsville City Council is a funding partner of Umbrella's program.
