Antique Decorative Art
12 Macleay Street Potts Point
Opening 1 November 2025, 4:30—8:00pm Saturday
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http://www.gabriellecourtenay.com
GABRIELLE COURTENAY: THE GATHERING
Imogen Cheuge’s Art Almanac Statement
Gabrielle Courtenay’s exhibition The Gathering marks the culmination of a four-decade practice exploring the interconnection of nature and humanity. Wandering the coastlines of Bronte and the industrial streets of Alexandria, the artist collects found objects and natural forms, transforming them into sculptures and paintings that channel the living energies of the environment. Central to the exhibition is the motif of the eye—traditionally a symbol of protection and insight, reimagined by Courtenay as nature’s eye, a portal between the seen and unseen, reminding us that the natural world actively watches, responds, and remembers.