Art at Burrinja
Chrysalis
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios Group Exhibition
Fri 21 Mar to Sun 27 Apr | Burrinja Gallery
The annual Open Studios group exhibition is designed to produce a cohesive and diverse range of artwork to showcase the creative energy and skill of each artist. This year’s theme is Chrysalis.
The Chrysalis exhibition invites artists to explore personal or collective evolution, the shedding of old identities, and the emergence of new perspectives. It encourages reflection on the cycles of change, resilience, and the beauty that often arises from moments of quiet introspection and metamorphosis. Through various mediums and interpretations, the exhibition seeks to highlight the delicate yet powerful process of becoming.
With 42 studios showcasing nearly 60 artists, the Chrysalis exhibition is the perfect place to whet your appetite with this ‘taster’ of the diverse talent the hills has to offer, before embarking on your journey to explore the studios.
Don’t forget to vote for your favourite piece in the People’s Choice Award.
Burrinja Presents
Outside of Me | Leticia Hodson & Wade Keighley
Sat 29 Mar - Sun 11 May | Aerie Gallery
This compelling exhibition by mother and son, Leticia Hodson and Wade Keighley, captures a pivotal moment in their relationship—where a parent steps back, allowing their child’s unique artistic voice to shine.
Wade (13), born with Down syndrome, creates with instinct and expression, contrasting with Leticia’s narrative portraiture, which documents his creative journey.
"Wade has taught me the art of being unapologetically yourself. As a mother and a realist artist, Outside of Me is about letting go—watching him step into a world of his own making, in all its chaos and colour." – Leticia Hodson
Free exhibition - Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm
Exhibition Opening - Sat 5 Apr 2pm (all welcome)
Join Wade and Leticia for drinks and nibbles as they launch their first joint exhibition and discuss the themes and ideas that make up this significant moment in our lives.
Image: 'Listening to the Mountain Body' (2025) by Gülsen Özer and Aarti Jadu. Photo by Fergus Floyd.
Burrinja Presents
ngurrak-al marram-u / body of the mountain
Sat 24 May - Sun 13 Jul | Burrinja Gallery
We started to feel our bodies in a continuum with the body of the mountain.
Walking together across Corhanwarrabul (Dandenong Ranges), a group of artists shared place-responsive practices and considered what it means to 'listen to Country' through their diverse perspectives.
ngurrak-al marram-u / body of the mountain is an exhibition outcome from this mobile residency.
Curated by Gretel Taylor with Gülsen Özer and Mandy Nicholson, the exhibition includes painting, screendance, sound installation, textiles, sculpture, digital and cyanotype photography.
Artists: Aarti Jadu, Rebecca Murray, Mandy Nicholson, Jill Orr, Gülsen Özer, Laki Sideris, Gretel Taylor and Tammy Wong Hulbert.
Free Exhibition Opening - Saturday 24 May 3pm-5pm
Join us to celebrate the opening of ngurrak-al marram-u / body of the mountain at Burrinja Gallery. The event will feature performances by Jill Orr and Djirri Djirri dancers and a Welcome to Country by Wurundjeri artist Mandy Nicholson.
