The Captain’s Pick: Rew Hanks

New England Regional Art Museum and Michael Reid Southern Highlands are proud to present Rew Hanks’, The Captain’s Pick and The Captain’s Flush, a two-part exhibition across two locations which gathers the work of one of Australia’s most celebrated printmakers.

Rew Hanks is a renowned Sydney based printmaker and teacher. A fascination with the cultural history of Australia, peppered with sly wit and social commentary, and an execution of his medium to an unparalleled excellence, places Hanks at the pinnacle of Australian art. His craft is intellectually engaging and visually unique. Researching deeply into history; the formality of Hanks’ hand belies a contemporary playfulness. These works require looking and learning to unpack their layered meanings. They show the possibility of contemporary art to both revisit the past and shape our understanding of ourselves. At the core, Hanks is a storyteller, ensuring the complexities of our shared history are reinvigorated.

A partnership with Michael Reid Southern Highlands 

Opening Night Event: Friday 30 September, 6.00pm

Image | Rew Hanks, The Hunter and Collector 2010, linocut