Postgraduate Research Open Week

28 October - 1 November 2024

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Joel Arthur, Untitled, 2024, oil and acrylic on linen. 76.5 x 86.5cm. Image courtesy the artist.

The inaugural Postgraduate Research Open Week showcases the work of candidates enrolled in Higher Degree Research programs.

Presented across the Paddington campus from 28 October - 1 November 2024, the week will commence with a three-day Postgraduate Research Conference, and will be followed by a program of talks, workshops and studio critiques.
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Sarah Eddowes, Hug midrender, 2024, digital image, image courtesy of artist.

Postgraduate Research Conference

A snapshot of the research projects underway in our PhD, MFA and MPhil programs.
Mason Kimber, Stone/Slide, 2022, acrylic, resin, synthetic polymer, gypsum, extruded polystyrene, wood, 83 x 60 x 4 cm. Image courtesy the artist.

Open Week Exhibition

17:30 - 19:30
10AM - 5PM | SHERMAN POSTGRADUATE STUDIOS | A showcase of the work of candidates enrolled in Higher Degree Research programs. Our cohort invites you into their workspaces to share their projects.
Radio Insomnia roundtable hosted by Anabelle Lacroix and Nicolas Montgermont, 'InSomnolence' at Agora, Montréal, 2023.

Lunchtime Spotlight Talks

17:30 - 19:30
12 - 1PM | SHERMAN POSTGRADUATE STUDIOS | Short talks by Mason Kimber, Sarah Eddowes, Danielah Martinez, Jeremy Smith, Eva Nolan and Emma Fielden. Moderated by Anabelle Lacroix.
Jane Michaele Cameron, Bull ant Umwelt 1, 2024, digitally manipulated macro photograph, Epson Surecolour P90790 on Photolustre Premium RC, 250gsm, 160 x 111.5cm, 2024. Image courtesy the artist.

Open Week Launch

17:30 - 19:30
5:30 - 7:30PM | SHERMAN POSTGRADUATE STUDIOS | Celebrate the opening of the first Open Studio for our Higher Degree Research cohort.
Jack Grant, Save Your Cans, 2024, Installation.

Lunchtime Spotlight Talks

17:30 - 19:30
1 - 2PM | SHERMAN POSTGRADUATE STUDIOS | Short talks by Emma Pinsent, Sadhbha Cockburn, Kristen Radge, Jack Grant, Sally McKay and Alex Moulis. Moderated by Anabelle Lacroix.
Monika Cvitanovic, Remediation VI, 2022-23, Thread and fabric offcuts on a shirt, 59,5 x 35 cm. Credit: the artist

Repair and Reclaim Your Clothes

17:30 - 19:30
1 - 3PM | SHERMAN POSTGRADUATE STUDIOS | Bring an item of clothing you wish to upcycle for this workshop. Artists Monika Cvitanovic and Kristy Gordon will share ideas, skills, needles and thread.
Lithic Bodies by Bianca Hester

Bianca Hester: Lithic Bodies

12 - 1PM | UNSW GALLERIES | Join artist Bianca Hester and curator Bronwyn Bailey-Charteris for a floor talk in the exhibition 'Lithic Bodies'.
Chantelle Baistow, 3D printed coal ash clay experiment, 2021. Photo courtesy the artist.

Coal-ash Clay 3D Potting Workshop

17:30 - 19:30
10AM - 12PM | SHERMAN POSTGRADUATE STUDIOS | Chantelle Baistow leads a workshop in which participants will 3D print their own coal-ash clay pots.
Emma Pinsent, hiding power, 2024, salvaged float glass, wire, steel, 170 x 8 cm. Photo courtesy the artist.

Studio Crits

17:30 - 19:30
3 - 5PM | SHERMAN POSTGRADUATE STUDIOS | HDR candidates Sadhbha Cockburn, Tia Madden, Emma Pinsent and Aulia Yeru share new work for this studio critique session.

Acknowledgement of Country

UNSW School of Art & Design stands on an important place of learning and exchange first occupied by the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples.

We acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land that our students and staff share, create and operate on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across Australia. Sovereignty has never been ceded.

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