Kooragang Island:
James Rhodes
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PhotoAccess Gallery, Manuka Arts Centre
Exhibition
Kooragang Island is an immersive exhibition that delves into the beauty and ecological significance of the Kooragang Wetlands, highlighting their crucial role as natural water filters. Rhodes incorporates photography, painting, installation, and projection to create a multi-sensory experience that celebrates and raises awareness about this unique wetland ecosystem.
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Exhibition artist
James Rhodes
James Rhodes is a multidisciplinary artist known for his work with photomedia, painting, and sculpture. Rhodes is driven by a curiosity to unravel the essence of the tangible image. In doing so, he incorporates his acute awareness of time and memory in his art, leaving subtle symbols and ambiguous motifs that encourage the viewer to delve deeper. Rhodes exploits the inherent illusion embedded in the mimetic arts to uncover how the tangible nature of his works can explore a nuanced exploration of Australia’s landscape while revealing his unique perception of the world around him.
Upcoming exhibitions
VIEW 2026:
Cass Li, Dylan Marriott, Elesa Stellios, Toni Tait, XinShuo Zhuo
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VIEW is our annual exhibition showcasing early-career artists at the forefront of an emerging generation of photo-media practitioners
Canberra Contemporary Photographic Prize 2026:
Various artists
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Exhibition and competition celebrating both emerging and established talents in photo media.
Halfway Seen Halfway Home (半窥半归) :
Guylieuzy (Ming Liew & Will Wang)
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A moving-image exhibition exploring Chinese–Australian hybrid identity shaped by migration, memory and cultural negotiation.