Vivienne Binns’ acclaimed video work Self-portrait, self-image (1980) will feature in the forthcoming exhibition The Possibilities are Immense, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the George Paton Gallery, University of Melbourne. Produced during the seminal Mothers’ memories others’ memories project undertaken in various academic and community venues in Sydney between 1979 and 1981, the two-channel slide work with overlaid audio interview features images of Vivienne’s mother Joyce Binns alongside corresponding years in Vivienne’s life.
Renowned for as a genesis point for some of Australia’s most well-known artists, writers and curators, the George Paton Gallery has a rich history of fostering experimentation, new media, and innovative artistic practices. For over fifty years the gallery has played a crucial role in championing progressive art movements, encouraged new media such as video and performance art and provided a forum for ideas, debate and innovation.
The Possibilities Are Immense: Fifty Years of the George Paton Gallery
George Paton Gallery, University of Melbourne, Naarm/Melbourne
24 October – 9 November 2024