Opening Thurs 29 Aug, 6pm
Exhibition runs Fri 30 Aug – Sat 21 Sep
Open Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 11am – 3pm

Garden of the Sorrowful is a transformative new media sculpture installation that explores a wide range of visual forms including sculpture, drawing, costume design and performance through a film production – Journey to Peace.

Inspired by the continuous exchange of floral images between Chan and her mother who resides in Singapore, Garden of the sorrowful unveils the confrontation of a challenging journey to reconcile personal emotions in the search for inner peace.

The filmed performance captures an attempt to overcome the negative emotions hindering the full expression of, and reception of, affection.

This work is informed by Chan’s affection for her mother, explicitly drawing on her expression of faith to conquer fears from within.

CONVERSATIONS

Sat 21 Sep, 1pm

Join Karin, and other exhibiting artists, for Conversations. This is a free, casual event where you can meet artists currently exhibiting at MAC and hear more about the stories behind their work.

Image: Karin Chan, The withered hearts, 2019, Teddy bear, bamboo, crocheted hearts