Through drawing and lithography, artist Dr Nicola Hooper uses fairy-tale iconology, rhymes and associated anthropomorphism to both discuss and educate about zoonotic viruses (animal diseases that cross-over to humans). The exhibition ZOONOSES explores how we perceive certain animal hosts in the context of fear of their association to disease.
ZOONOSES is a touring exhibition of works by Dr Nicola Hooper presented by Logan Art Gallery, Logan City Council, in partnership with Museums & Galleries Queensland. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Proudly sponsored by Haymes Paint.
Image: Dr Nicola Hooper, The Giant Flea (detail), 2017, digital print of hand-coloured lithograph on foam board, 100 x 100cm and Ode to Morris Zoonotic Wallpaper, 2017, digital vinyl print of hand coloured lithograph, image courtesy the artist.
Spiritual development is a timeless process, there is no hurry, no shortcuts and it depends on an accumulation of experience. Part of the process is contemplation and reflection of the inner spaces of our being. In this exhibition Christopher Hulme explores the personal and cultural contexts of spirituality and enlightenment. Each piece is a personal expression of the artist’s pursuit towards happiness, calmness and fulfillment, through the lens of Aikido, meditation, yoga and greater connection through the Earth's elements.