Seed by FiveInk

‘Seeds of thought’ ‘going to seed’ ‘seeds of doubt’ ‘reaping what you sow’. The humble seeds provide rich metaphors to explore your understanding of where you have come from and where you might be going, the promise of great things from small, the importance of fertile conditions to your individual experiences of life, as well as existential threats when those conditions go awry. FiveInk (Nicole Henry, Claire Young, Giancarlo Savaris, Ann Widdup, Pamela Manning) weave their distinct personal narratives via the medium of printmaking on paper, fabric, found wood and natural pigments, themselves literal manifestations of seeds. Their works touch on the variety of human experience and the upheavals of global events—be it the relentless march of climate change or the reverberations of conflict echoing across borders. Their works also reach into the personal domain, exploring the nuances of grief, caring for others and the quiet joys found in simple contemplation. Themes of displacement, belonging, and resilience will thread through the exhibition.