

Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Artists, supporters and community members gathered at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday, 29th May for the opening of Liminal Shift: About Time, the latest group exhibition by Ingham Art Action.
The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of works created by members, exploring both the passage of time and the many ways it can be interpreted through art.
Councillor, Donna Marbelli praised the group's ongoing contribution to the region.

“As the Community and Cultural Councillor, I would like to sincerely thank the members of the Ingham Art Action Group for their ongoing dedication and contribution to our community,” Cr Marbelli said.
“Through their passion, creativity, and countless volunteer hours, they continue to enrich community life, providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage with and enjoy the arts.”
Ingham Art Action President Dr Ann Vardanega said the exhibition highlights the breadth of talent within the group.

“There are so many genres of work within our members, from needlework, weaving, painting and ceramics,” she said.
“Some of these works take weeks and months to produce, while others are completed a little faster.”
Artist Louise Plint explained that the exhibition theme reflects both the period between exhibitions and the way artists have interpreted the concept of time within their work.

“We didn't have an exhibition last year, so this show represents the work produced between our 2024 exhibition and now,” she said.
“Some artists have referenced time directly through clocks, calendars and changing landscapes, while others have explored the time taken to create their pieces.”

One standout work records a full year of daily temperatures through coloured stitching, with each stitch representing a different temperature reading, demonstrating the patience and detail that underpin many of the exhibition's creations.
Liminal Shift: About Time remains on display at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery until Saturday, 27th June.

