From May 16 – June 8, Art-Work Studios proudly hosted Tal Fitzpatrick’s first Gold Coast solo exhibition Quietly Seething, a new body of work exploring the power and pain of feminine rage.
Drawing inspiration from her own experiences, from conversations with friends and from stories collected via an anonymous survey, Tal makes use of the gentle and familiar textures of cloth to tackle the challenging emotional landscape of anger.
Through Tal's signature textile banners and text-based wall hangings, this exhibition dares to ask its female-identifying audience: Are you quietly seething? Answering back in a soft, comforting voice: It’s okay, I’m angry too.
Thank you to our community, old and new, who came to support and celebrate Tal’s body of work, as well as that of Gold Coast-based musician Eimhin Healy who debuted two new songs at the opening event on May 26. It was both hugely powerful and intimate to experience both Quietly Seething and Eimhin’s sound together in our gallery. For those who couldn’t make it to the show, we have shared some of the words from Tal’s opening speech below to bring the feelings and sentiments of the artist into clarity.
This project is supported by the City of Gold Coast Regional Arts Development Fund.
'Quietly Seething' is proudly sponsored by Gage Roads Brew Co, Konpira Maru Wine Company and Altina Drinks.