Pretty Ugly Butterfly is a photographic series of mirror portraits of half faces and figures, made symmetrical, from multi-media artist David Porteus. The result is surreal beauty, ghost portraits from a new world where the imperfect is made perfect and true nature is negated.

The beauty myth of symmetry is both celebrated and disputed, in a world of elaborate backdrops, costume and antique convex glass frames. Everything is perfect, but something is wrong. This exhibition suggests a more sinister side to perfection where people can look more like wallpaper and just as thin.

Multi-media artist, David Porteus, is my guest today.

Pretty Ugly Butterfly exhibition by David Porteus

May  2 – 19     Opening Night Friday May 11, 2018

Stanley Street Gallery, Darlinghurst

Sydney Head On Photo Festival

More Info: headon.com.au; stanleystreetgallery.com.au

Creature is a retelling of the beloved classic Australian story, Dot and the Kangaroo by Ethel C. Pedley.In this adaptation, ‘Dot and the Kangaroo’ leaps into the digital age and is brought to life using 3D projections, breathtaking aerial acrobatics, live music and dance. Audiences will delve into a magical world in the Australian bush to explore indigenous flora and fauna, meet a myriad of creatures in their natural habitat, and see how our actions can affect native wildlife. The production of Creature is by renowned physical theatre company, Stalker.

Director and co-founder of Stalker, David Clarkson, is my guest today.

Creature: An Adaption of Dot and the Kangaroo

Tuesday 15^th May 2018 at 6.30pm

Riverside Theatre, Parramatta

Info / Bookings: riversideparramatta.com.au; stalker.com.au

I look forward to your company 10.30am – midday

Margaux