Events 活動

This exhibition presents a contemplative series of works on paper by Australian artist Aleshia Ng. Drawing on the artist’s Chinese heritage and inspired by traditional Chinese iconography and symbolism, the works are executed in a restrained palette which reference two of China’s most enduring artistic traditions: ink painting (水墨画 shuĭmòhuà) and blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷 qīnghuācí).

Viewers are invited to experience nature not just as subject matter, but as a language through which culture, memory, and emotion are expressed. In doing so, the exhibition offers a quiet but powerful reflection on the relevance of traditional forms in contemporary practice.

Summer sees the museum come alive with talks, workshops and other activities.

In Highly Commending the Project, the judges at the recent Awards recognised this in their citation:

The judges commended this project as a remarkable two-year initiative that brings new life to the museum’s significant collection, particularly important to the Chinese community in Australia. By prioritising collection redevelopment and access, the museum has shown impressive innovation, despite limited funding. It not only enhances the preservation of cultural history but also engages interns and students, ensuring that its positive impact will be felt for years to come.

The Museum thanks the City of Greater Bendigo and Helen Macpherson Smith Trust for their support of this Project.