CREATION and ‘ESSSENSSSE ‘- artists talks, exhibition opening and exhibitions at Yarrila Arts and Museum

TALKS:
Saturday 22 November, 4 pm – 4:30 pm HOSSEI and Tesha Malott, Director, Verge Gallery
Saturday 22 November, 4:30 pm – 5 pm Deborah Kelly

Please note that these talks will involve walking through the exhibitions. Portable seating is limited and needs to be requested prior via: yamprograms@chcc.nsw.gov.au

The official opening of these exhibitions will follow the artist talks.

OFFICIAL OPENING:

Saturday 22 November, 5 pm – 7 pm
Official proceedings from 5:30 pm
Light refreshments provided
YAM Bar opens with gin cocktails by Emerald Island Distillery
Free entry
Bookings recommended for catering

EXHIBITION DETAILS:

Deborah Kelly CREATION
22 November 2025 – 15 March 2026

CREATION is a multi-dimensional and cross-disciplinary artwork developed by contemporary artist Deborah Kelly. Born from collaborations with communities across Australia, the immersive installation featuring video, textiles, costumes and ceramics invites audiences to explore a queer, climate-conscious belief system that celebrates possibility, and collective dreaming.
CREATION is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia.

HOSSEI ESSSENSSSE
22 November 2025 – 1 February 2026

ESSSENSSSE is a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by contemporary artist HOSSEI. Featuring otherworldly sea creatures in a playful and multi-sensory aquatic themed ecosystem, this immersive installation creates a dynamic space for all ages and abilities that invites audiences to celebrate their inner creative spirit and explore art through more than just sight.
ESSSENSSSE is a Verge Gallery exhibition curated by Tesha Mallot, touring in partnership with Museums and Galleries of NSW, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union.

Image credit: Deborah Kelly, from the CREATION collage suite, 2019-ongoing, image courtesy of the artist; HOSSEI, ESSSENSSSE, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Photography by Jacquie Manning.