Lovely Bibbles

Lovely Bibbles explores the embodiment of 'girliness' and new expressions of 'girlhood' in art. Focusing on interweaving painting and sculptural methodologies, this work challenges the dismissal of feminine-like aesthetics.

Opening celebration night

Date: Wednesday 16 October

Time: 5 - 7pm

Many symbols associated with femininity such as love hearts, sparkles, stars, and the ‘barbie-esque’ are dismissed as frivolous. Through the construction of alternate environments, or worlds, ‘girly’ cliches can become powerful symbols of feminism and reveal the historical persecution of the hyper-feminine. The work contends that all forms of femininity are powerful symbols of beauty and anti-patriarchal expressions.

Informed by Becky Francis et al.'s work on the denigration of 'girly' characteristics, as well as insights from artists like Lily van der Stokker, Sylvie Fleury, and Kathy Temin. By employing abstracted amorphous shapes, bold colours, and tactile materials; like silicone, this project endeavours to engage viewers on a sensory and intellectual level and reframe their perceptions of 'girly' aesthetics.

Curated by Madeleine Sherburn

Evangeline Clarke, Avovarian Bibble, 2023. Photo by Madeleine Sherburn Image Credit: Evangeline Clarke, Avovarian Bibble, 2023. Photo by Madeleine Sherburn

Artist Bio

Evangeline Clark graduated from Victorian College of the Arts in 2018 and majored in Drawing and Printmaking. In 2019, she completed a three-month residency in the Netherlands where she presented her first solo exhibition. Upon returning to Australia, she exhibited with a series of artist run spaces such as presenting solo exhibitions at SOL Gallery, Brunswick Street Gallery, Alternating Current Art Space and Noir Darkroom Gallery. Following these shows, she completed a residency with School House Studios, a mentorship program with Trocadero Art Space, and assisted in the install lion of Lily van der Stokker’s show at Camden Art Centre, London. Last year she completed her honours degree in Fine Arts at RMIT university and she is currently preparing to commence a Meisterschüler degree at Braunschweig University of Art (HBK) in Germany.

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