Murringo is currently home to a thought provoking art exhibition that invites visitors to reflect on the passage of time, memory, and place.
Hosted at the historic Murringo Barracks, the exhibition titled “Place Memory Time” features the works of two Cootamundra-based artists, Dotti LeSage and Bev Moxon, and is open to the public until June 15.
Owned by Therese and Mark Crowe, the Murringo Barracks is fast becoming a destination for artists and art lovers across the region.
Therese Crowe, one of the exhibition’s organisers and an artist herself, says this latest show has already struck a chord with many visitors.
“My husband Mark and I own the Murringo Barracks and we’re hosting the exhibition called ‘Place Memory Time’,” Crowe explained.
“There’s about 30 works in the show, and all of them are for sale. Entry is free, and the gallery is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.”
In addition to the featured exhibition, Crowe’s own studio located adjacent to the gallery, will be open during those times, giving visitors a rare look at her creative process and body of work. The exhibition brings together two distinct yet complementary artistic voices.
Dotti LeSage, a contemporary artist, uses a range of media and techniques to explore emotional and environmental themes.
“In Dotti’s artist statement, she writes, ‘Art is my life. I am drawn to respond to my immediate world the physical and the emotional.’ Her work is a beautiful mixture of painting, drawing, and printmaking,” said Crowe.
“Since moving to the country, Dotti says she’s been able to see the world with young eyes, soaking up the subtleties of colour, atmosphere, and landscape.”
Bev Moxon, a textile and fibre artist, offers a deeply nostalgic and tactile experience through her works. Her art explores the fragility and complexity of memory, existence, and the natural world.
“Bev has created these tiny coats, miniature pieces that are framed and hang on the gallery walls,” Crowe described.
“She also has a stunning piece called The Forager’s Coat, which has been entirely hand-stitched and eco dyed. It’s a large, textural work that’s both beautiful and profound.”
Moxon’s work includes not only wearable art but also soft sculptures and embroidery that evoke feelings of time’s passage and the ambiguity of memory.
“Her circular weavings and textile sculptures really get people talking,” said Crowe. “They’re delicate but powerful, and they encourage people to reflect on what is remembered, what fades, and how time leaves its imprint.”
“Place Memory Time” is more than just an art exhibition it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the emotions and stories woven into our everyday environments. With free entry, a serene rural setting, and artworks that stir the soul, the show is a must-see for art lovers and curious visitors alike.
The Murringo Barracks are located just 25 minutes from Young and 40 minutes from Cootamundra, making for a perfect weekend cultural outing.
“We’ve had lovely feedback so far,” said Crowe.
“People are really responding to the intimacy of the work and the peacefulness of the setting. It’s a special place to spend time.”
– Liam Stuart
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