‘Heritage Uncovered’ is an exhibition curated by Catherine Moore, showcasing 28 of the region’s best artists. ‘Heritage Uncovered’ is part of the 2024 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival. Click here to see artists’ biographies.

Jakub Mazurkiewicz “Sooty Owl” pure titanium, wooden box 2024 The origin of this work is described in this part of his statement: “The genesis of the Sooty Owl piece emerged from my examination of a mathematical construct proposed in 1918 by Ga

Jakub Mazurkiewicz “Sooty Owl” pure titanium, wooden box 2024 The origin of this work is described in this part of his statement: “The genesis of the Sooty Owl piece emerged from my examination of a mathematical construct proposed in 1918 by Gaston Julia. The intricate details of this construct, known as a Julia Set, became discernible only with the advent of computers many years later. Within the framework of a Julia Set, I found the form of a Sooty Owl. With careful methodology, I extracted the image and translated it into titanium, colouring through the application of intense heat from a specialised flame.” www.charleysforestsilver.com.au

This image, "nature trail" (202 x 254mm) is part of a series by Catherine Moore, the curator of the "Heritage Uncovered" exhibition at Manning Clark House. Her contribution for the show, another in the same series and called "nature trail (crossing

This image, "nature trail" (202 x 254mm) is part of a series by Catherine Moore, the curator of the "Heritage Uncovered" exhibition at Manning Clark House. Her contribution for the show, another in the same series and called "nature trail (crossing paths)" is a larger work (457 x 610mm) in progress and will be uncovered here closer to the time of the exhibition opening. These works are made with watercolour pencil and acrylic on timber panels.

Ruth Hingston “The Rise” embroidery on linen 500 x 380 2024 Here is part of Ruth’s statement. As suburban developments surge across the Canberra landscape, small farm structures become isolated reminders of early rural settlers.

Ruth Hingston “The Rise” embroidery on linen 500 x 380 2024 Here is part of Ruth’s statement. As suburban developments surge across the Canberra landscape, small farm structures become isolated reminders of early rural settlers.

Libby Moore “Please stay, Broad-headed snake” lino cut on Arches paper, 2023 520 x 423 Libby says Native animal and plant life is disappearing all around us. Within the Hornsby Shire where I live, there are nearly sixty endangered and vulnerab

Libby Moore “Please stay, Broad-headed snake” lino cut on Arches paper, 2023 520 x 423 Libby says Native animal and plant life is disappearing all around us. Within the Hornsby Shire where I live, there are nearly sixty endangered and vulnerable species, or populations, of amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and invertebrates. As a result of the increasing number of natural disasters such as flood and fire, together with a fast-growing human population needing more space to live, the habitats of our endemic wildlife are being wiped out. #libbymooreart

Sky Mazurkiewicz “Rift” 2024 recycled sterling silver and found stones from south eastern Australia displayed on Australian hardwood timber Here’s a hint of Sky’s statement to go with the partly revealed image: The stones represent the ear

Sky Mazurkiewicz “Rift” 2024 recycled sterling silver and found stones from south eastern Australia displayed on Australian hardwood timber Here’s a hint of Sky’s statement to go with the partly revealed image: The stones represent the earth; the veins or matrix within the stones represent white colonialism, environmental damage and suffering of the earth and its inhabitants, including fauna and flora. Beautiful objects can be created from humble materials not considered precious. My approach intentionally observes a pared back and simplified dignity, influenced by the natural surroundings of the Budawang Ranges and the romance of old ethnic tribal silver. #charleysforestsilver

Bill Dorman “Conviction” 200yr old muntz metal (brass) ridge capping from Goulburn courthouse dome, original patina and form. Hand formed mild steel and cast copper 2300 x 1050 x 300 Boats have long been in the psyche of the Australian story.

Bill Dorman “Conviction” 200yr old muntz metal (brass) ridge capping from Goulburn courthouse dome, original patina and form. Hand formed mild steel and cast copper 2300 x 1050 x 300 Boats have long been in the psyche of the Australian story. The history and politic around invasion, transportation, “illegal” boat people plus the recreational attachment to water still forms part of the story of who we are. In this work created for the Manning Clark House exhibition, I investigate our connection to Australia’s convict past. The provenance of the muntz metal that forms the boat plays into this narrative with the brass dome having been made in England in the early 1800s and sitting as a lid of justice in Goulburn for over 150 years gathering story and patina.

Nikki Main “Forgotten Promise” cast glass, polished, velvet cushion, 2018 380 x 480 x 120mm Nikki says she is submitting "Forgotten Promise" in honour of Dymphna Clark, especially her involvement in setting up the Aboriginal Treaty Committee. Her

Nikki Main “Forgotten Promise” cast glass, polished, velvet cushion, 2018 380 x 480 x 120mm Nikki says she is submitting "Forgotten Promise" in honour of Dymphna Clark, especially her involvement in setting up the Aboriginal Treaty Committee. Her cast crystal glass piece, Forgotten Promise, hints at an official paper document, folding itself into a parcel of land. The land represents Hill 60, a parcel of land on the Wollongong coast inhabited by local aboriginal people – the Wodi Wodi people of Dharawal Nation. Nikki isn’t on social media but here’s her website: www.nikkimain.com

Lizzie Hall “Giants” graphite, ink, conte on watercolour paper, 2024 My father told me about three giants, brothers living long ago in the far North of England. They were named Con, Ben and Cor. … Read Lizzie’s full statement after the opening.

Lizzie Hall “Giants” graphite, ink, conte on watercolour paper, 2024 My father told me about three giants, brothers living long ago in the far North of England. They were named Con, Ben and Cor. … Read Lizzie’s full statement after the opening. #stillrickspeedy www.lizziehall.com.au

Cecile Galiazzo's contribution for heritage uncovered is Rhythm of Wood 2024 cedar, oil paint 335 x 425mm Here is a taste of her statement.: The cedar forests of south-eastern Australia were cleared for agriculture, and furnished the colony.

Cecile Galiazzo's contribution for heritage uncovered is Rhythm of Wood 2024 cedar, oil paint 335 x 425mm Here is a taste of her statement.: The cedar forests of south-eastern Australia were cleared for agriculture, and furnished the colony. Fine examples of this beautiful timber exists in many historic homes and public buildings in heritage towns such as Braidwood, NSW.

Alison Alder “Forest Trees of Australia [before rampant logging and climate fires]” screen print on paper, 2020 Not long after the catastrophic fires of 2019/20, when I was dipping into Henry Lawson’s “While the Billy Boils” I realised that many

Alison Alder “Forest Trees of Australia [before rampant logging and climate fires]” screen print on paper, 2020 Not long after the catastrophic fires of 2019/20, when I was dipping into Henry Lawson’s “While the Billy Boils” I realised that many of the volumes in my library needed updating. In the case of Lawson’s book, I simply added ‘Australia Burns’ as I felt so despondent over this nation’s lack of climate action. In the case of GJ Rodger’s book “Forest Trees of Australia”, I wanted to highlight the importance of old growth native forests as an intrinsic aspect of this continent’s heritage which need both preservation and respect.

Basil Hall “Mine - Ours” (Anti Adani T-shirt). Accompanying Basil Hall’s print in our “heritage uncovered” exhibition is this t-shirt, which will be displayed on a dressmaker’s dummy. As Basil says The T_shirts were done for a protest

Basil Hall “Mine - Ours” (Anti Adani T-shirt). Accompanying Basil Hall’s print in our “heritage uncovered” exhibition is this t-shirt, which will be displayed on a dressmaker’s dummy. As Basil says The T_shirts were done for a protest against the Adani coal mine held in front of Parliament House in Canberra. The message refers to the granting of unlimited water rights to the coal mining giant. The groundwater in the Great Artesian Basin is OUR heritage! www.basilhalleditions.com.au #basilhalleditions