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Monash exhibition has international appeal

5 November 2008

Brook Andrew. 'Replicant: Parrot' 2006
Brook Andrew's 'Replicant: Parrot' 2006. Courtesy of the artist and Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne.

The Monash University Museum of Art's critically-acclaimed exhibition, Brook Andrew: Eye to Eye, which surveys the work of one of Australia's leading contemporary Indigenous artists, is touring south and south east Asia.

Brook Andrew: Eye to Eye was initiated by the Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) in 2007.

Following a highly successful national tour, MUMA in association with Asialink developed the exhibition for international tour.

Curated by the Museum's Geraldine Barlow, the exhibition opened in the Philippines at the Yuchengco Museum, Manila in July, and will feature next at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore from 7 November -- 6 December 2008.

The Australian Deputy High Commissioner Ms Penny Burtt and Director of Monash University Museum of Art Mr Max Delany will be guests of honour at the official opening celebration of the exhibition in Singapore.

Brook Andrew: Eye to Eye covers the spectrum of Andrew's work from the past decade, and includes photography, printmaking, sculpture and striking neon installations.

His work addresses a range of subject matter, from the poetics of space and public address, to the spectacle of light and sight, the echo of memory and the pressure of historical consciousness.

Ms Barlow, who has recently returned from the Philippines where she oversaw the installation of the exhibition, said Brook Andrew was fascinated by globalisation.

"He is also interested in the dynamics of engaging across physical, cultural and temporal boundaries; his work resonates strongly with Asian audiences," Ms Barlow said.

Asialink Visual Arts Manager Sarah Bond said the exhibition had received an overwhelmingly positive response.

"Asialink is thrilled to support this solo project and believe that Andrew is at a particular point in his career to benefit from the potential outcomes that arise from such an opportunity," Ms Bond said.

For more information on the exhibition visit the MUMA website.