Join us for an evening of art, music and ceremony at the opening event of Josephine Mead: Matrimony on Saturday 21 September at 7pm.

We invite you to bring a symbol of love, one that will form part of the ongoing exhibition. In Matrimony, multi-disciplinary artist Josephine Mead explores the meaning of ritual, union and love ceremonies from a queer perspective.

Showcasing multiple paintings of the artist’s bridal bouquet which are placed in 14 pews, installed as “spectators” in the gallery. It also includes a lone sculpture entitled Bridal Veil, which Mead has hand-crafted from thousands of brass wedding rings.

Accompanying the works is an original digital sound score by Dandenong-based musicians Ben Howard and Lilith Becker. The soundscape mimics an orchestra warming up, evoking a feeling of anticipation akin to wedding preparations.

The exhibition invites diverse cultural dialogues through challenging traditional notions of love and commitment.

Proudly Supported by the City of Greater Dandenong, The City of Opportunity