Yass Valley artist Kim Nelson is part of a landmark exhibition ‘Windows to the Sacred’ which began in Perth in 2013 and is touring nationally through to 2016. It opened at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery in Victoria on the May 16.
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The exhibition seeks to explore the sacred and spiritual, the mystical, magical and supernatural in art, ranging from historic works by occultists Aleister Crowley and Rosalee Norton through to the iconic Australian surrealist painter, the late James Gleeson.
There is photography by renowned filmmaker Alex Proyas (of 'Dark City' & ‘The Crow' fame) and indigenous artist Danie Mellor who recently featured in the 'Australia' exhibition in London. Rock star musician Jeff Martin of the Canadian band 'The Tea Party' has created a ‘soundscape’ for the exhibition.
Nelson was interviewed recently on the ABC Radio National program ‘The Spirit of Things’ alongside exhibition curator Robert Buratti, discussing the exhibition and their personal motivations in art.
“I’d been a fan of Rachael Kohn’s (presenter of the ‘Spirit of Things’) for a long time so it was a thrill to be able to meet and talk with her,” Mr Nelson said.
“In fact, Robert was late for the interview so we got to have a good old chat off air!”
Nelson discussed some background to the work he had represented in 'Windows to the Sacred' and spoke of his own spiritual upbringing.
The exhibition was opened by Cr. Antonella Celi, former Mayor of the Mornington Peninsula Shire who admitted during her address that the artwork ‘Isis Unveiled’ by Nelson was her personal favourite of the exhibition.
Kim Nelson also gave a talk on the opening weekend entitled 'The Long Journey Back to Myself' outlining his journey in art from childhood to the present.
‘Windows to the Sacred’ is on show at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery until July 12 2015.