Williamstown’s Lindsay Douglas finds the western suburbs a place of rich inspiration both as an architect and artist.
Appropriately then, the results of that inspiration will be put on display in the western suburbs at a new exhibition opening later this month.
Drawn Out by Lindsay Douglas features his hand drawn and meticulously planned images that unearth often unnoticed details of the west’s built environment, revealing local places in graphic detail.
With more than 20 years in architecture, Douglas is hoping to use his artwork to promote discussion around good design, highlighting its beauty and value within our uniquely Australian
suburban lives.
Among the artworks in Drawn Out that he hopes will spark this discussion is Mason (01), a drawing of a building in Mason Street, Newport.
“There is something uniquely suburban about power lines and the way the cables drape between the poles,” said Douglas describing the work.
Another is Memorials, which depicts headstones and monuments in Williamstown cemetery.
“Memorials captures the beauty of these stone monuments whilst also reflecting their fragility, a missing hand, missing fingers, weather worn stone covered in moss,” he said.
“Memorials’ tells it’s own story of remembrance, sorrow and protection.”
These and other works will be on display at The Outside Gallery, a public art installation of 11 lightboxes in Paine Reserve, Newport.
The launch event will be held at the nearby Newport Bowls Club on Thursday, April 24 at 7pm.
Entry is free.
Once launched, Drawn Out will be shown every night until October.
