Gathering unnatural and minimal organic materials from seashores, riverbanks and the surrounding environment, Newcastle-based artists Holly Leonardson and Brett Piva incorporate collected objects, natural materials and recorded experiences into their work through contemporary and traditional methods. The resulting works for Material Drift include paintings, ceramics, collage, assemblage, and for the first time, collaborative sculptures that touch on each artist’s time spent finding balance by reconnecting with natural spaces. Please join us for a drink to celebrate the opening of ‘Material Drift’, Friday 23 August (6–8PM). image: Surface Tension, Brett Piva & Holly Leonardson, 2024, Gold leaf on glass, copper leaf on board, acrylic, guache, enamel, Murrumbidgee River clay, Redgum charcoal, timber and concrete, 50x42x20cm