THE MUSH ROOM
An interactive family maker's space that explores the wonderful world of mushrooms.
An interactive family maker's space exploring the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms. Inspired by Doris O'Grady's mushrooms, and American composer John Cage's enchanting Mushroom Book featured in A Printer's Proof: The Fred Genis Collection, The Mush Room will delight visitors of all ages and inspire an appreciation of all things mycological.
The project features specially commissioned soft sculptures by Antony Perring, design and education by Bush Fairy Art, art and craft activities, as well as animations from Clara Lagor (USA), and Emma Scarth (Canada), recently featured at the Fungi Film Festival.
A Grafton Regional Gallery exhibition.
On Show from 10:00am Saturday 11 May to 4:00pm Sunday 7 July 2024.
Image Credits:
Above Thalia Lenord, 'Animals That Eat Fungi' Worksheet, (detail). Courtesy of the artist.
Homepage square Catherine Marciniak and Stephen Axford, Still image from 'Follow the Rain' film. Courtesy of the artists.
Slider Cass Samms, The Mush Room wallpaper, designed using images of Doris O'Grady's paintings, (detail). Courtesy of the artist and Grafton Regional Gallery.
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Current Exhibitions
This section provides information regarding Current Exhibitions
A PRINTER'S PROOF: The Fred Genis Collection
An exhibition of prints from master lithographer Fred Genis who collaborated with leading artists from around the world during his forty year career.
DORIS O'GRADY: Mushrooms
Doris's mushroom paintings and sketches from the Grafton Regional Gallery Collection.