SOMERSET Regional Council invites residents to the opening of The Condensery’s new exhibitions Soft Pressing and Something Blue on Saturday, 14 September from 2pm to 4pm.

Artist, Simon Degroot’s exhibition, Soft Pressing is an exhibition that encourages interaction with surfaces that make up the everyday environment.

In the lead up to his exhibition, Simon visited The Condensery in Toogoolawah, taking graphite impressions of the building’s architecture. This included the original concrete flooring and textured walls, inspiring artworks displayed in the former factory’s gallery space.

Opening concurrently in The Condensery’s bomb shelter, Something Blue by artist LeAnne Vincent draws parallels between the mating patterns of the male satin bowerbird and people who use online dating. 

In addition to these two exhibitions, The Condensery has expanded upon its children and family ‘Creation Station’ activities for Soft Pressing and Something Blue. Visitors to the gallery are offered a rare opportunity to ‘make their mark’ directly onto the gallery wall alongside the artworks.

Somerset Councillor Kylee Isidro and Chair of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee said the new exhibition promised a variety of engaging elements.

“Council is excited to showcase the work of Simon Degroot and LeAnne Vincent at The Condensery and expand on the activities available to children and integrate these into the new exhibition,” Cr Isidro said.

For more information on the upcoming exhibit, which is on display from 7 September to 17 November, visit The Condensery website at www.thecondensery.com.au

The Condensery in Factory Road, Toogoolawah is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.