11:30am to 1:30pm
Suitable for all ages
Free
Join us for ‘Paradise Lost/Dopamine Fortunes’ a free art activation in Town Square, Fish Lane by artist Nyx, which aims to spark joy for participants of all ages.
This program is in celebration of Grandparent's Day with rainbow families welcome, and presented in partnership with Explore Fish Lane. Part of Council's Outdoor Gallery ‘Paradise Gloss’ program.
About Paradise Lost/Dopamine Fortune
Paradise Lost/Dopamine Fortunes employs bright colours and positive fortunes to spread joy. The artwork plays with fortune cookie traditions, returning to a homemade process as initially employed by Japanese and Chinese Americans before the invention of the fortune cookie machine in 1974, but rather than using dough, the artist uses polymer clay and paper to create an inedible and yet lasting gift that can be treasured or passed on to others.
About Nyx
Nyx is an Australian artist whose predominant medium is language. Nyx often uses single words or small phrases to explore expansive ideas and to apply humour to topics that may be considered private or taboo.
About ‘Paradise Gloss’
From 14 June to 3 November 2024, we invite you to explore Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition, Paradise Gloss. Curated by Laura Brinin, Paradise Gloss provides the community with opportunities to engage in creative exploration and encourages play to improve mental wellbeing.
Historically, art creation has been used as a tool to unpack and expand upon lived experiences, and this exhibition is centred around that positive research by inviting the Brisbane community to interact with the artwork for a positive wellness outcome.
The exhibition along with the accompanying activations and public program celebrates the resilience and connectivity of our city, and the strengths of the individual making the community whole.
About the Outdoor Gallery
Council's Outdoor Gallery transforms Brisbane's laneways, city streets and car parks into imaginative, curious, and engaging spaces.
Comprising of light boxes, banners, vitrines, and evening projections, the Outdoor Gallery displays art outside in city streets, instead of inside on gallery walls. 2023 marked 10 years of the Outdoor Gallery program.
Share your experience of the Outdoor Gallery exhibitions and public programs on social media using #BNEPublicArt
Bookings
No bookings required, drop in activation.
Venue
Town Square, Fish Lane, South Brisbane
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