Excelsior references the Latin phrase which translates to ‘higher,’ or to strive beyond, always pushing forward, ‘ever upward.’ Using fashion and sculpture as vessels, Excelsior pieces together threads of mythology, literature and process to subvert traditions of artistic work.

An extension of a previous one-object curatorial paradigm, (Re)Contextualised Châtelaine, the exhibition Excelsior is a collection of work by artists and practitioners in Naarm / Melbourne. Considering the urgency placed on ‘emerging’ creatives for continuous production, Excelsior showcases upcoming works while simultaneously critiquing the pressure to strive for excellence.

Featuring work by:
Gabrielle Sharkey
Hanako Müller
Jedda Bahloo
William Christiansen

Opening Night Documentation by Lance Zuniga.