Stories from the Collection

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Gippsland Art Gallery | Free Entry

Stories from the Collection is a new, ever-evolving exhibition that delves into the Gippsland Art Gallery’s deep, multi-layered collection of art.

The Gallery’s permanent collection, which now numbers over 2,000 individual artworks, is one of the great cultural assets of the region. The collection encompasses works from Gippsland in addition to a range of works by Australian and international artists, spanning the sixteenth century to the present day. The broad theme of the collection is the natural environment, which extends from traditional landscape to contemporary works that explore current political and environmental issues.

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Stories from the Collection extends from the displays in Gallery 1, which presents major works and recent acquisitions. Stories, by contrast, presents more intimate pieces, historical works, artworks with a strong relationship to the region, and sub-collections such as the Gippsland Textile Collection and the Esso Collection of Australian Art.

Spanning the colonial to the contemporary, this expansive and illuminating exhibition presents a vivid account of the influence of place on the cultural imagination, and is a journey through the Gallery’s collection that both first time visitors and regular attendees will find fascinating. The exhibition features an array of cornerstone works from the collection by artists such as Marie Ingrouille, Charles McCubbin, Albert Tucker, Jan Hendrik Scheltema, Jessie Traill, Lois Brown, and many others besides.

Stories from the Collection is a permanent, evolving exhibition now on display at the Gippsland Art Gallery. Gallery Director Simon Gregg will present a free tour through the exhibition on Tuesday 9 July at 12.00pm. No bookings required.

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