City of Knox - Immerse 2019
During these challenging times our thoughts matter
Immerse 19 is an exhibition where art in unexpected places breaks away from the traditional confines of an art gallery. City of Knox commissioned Rosa to create two works on two different sites.
'enCounters revealed' presented as an outdoor site specific work at Coonara House in Ferntree Gully for the month long exhibition. The outdoor installation and the Maggie series artworks exhibited within the Knox City Council foyer relate to about issues that matter.
Integrating art into the built environment at the Flemington Community Hub 2022/23
RESEARCH IN AND AROUND THE WATERWAYS OF THE CITY OF MOONEE VALLEY
For this to become a reality, Rosa invited the community to connect.
Precious found objects from individual homelands or found in and around City of Moonee Valley were discussed, photographed and sighted. A patterned fabric, a traditional instrument, piece of jewellery that reflected family and cultural heritage were carefully documented. Photos and conversations relating to the Pandemic highlighted what mattered during those challenging times.
Research in and around the waterways of the City of Moonee Valley highlighted the community's commitment to planting and biodiversity.Traditional cooking implements, rituals, inherited tools or those packed in individual or family member's suitcases were discussed over zoom and face to face gatherings.
Motifs & patterns from a scarf or traditional dress, music & a favourite plant gave the project an important layering which will be noted in the final artwork.