Ground Rules brings together regional NSW artists Ang Hart of Boorowa and Leah Reeves, of Young. Exploring place, identity and the expectations that shape us. The land beneath us. The expectations around us. The stories within us. What grounds us? What shapes us? And who gets to decide the rules we live by?
Exhibition dates: 4 December 2026 - 29 January 2027 at Gunning Station (NSW).
Through expressive painting, intricate detail and deeply personal perspectives, the artists explore connection to place, identity, resilience and belonging. My Silence of the Land series reflects on women, family, social expectations and the courage to discover one’s identity beyond prescribed roles. Leah Reeves, a proud Kamilaroi woman living on Wiradjuri Country, creates intricate paintings informed by her cultural identity, mental health journey and connection to Country. After a rare autoimmune disorder resulted in legal blindness, she adapted her creative practice to continue expressing the places and stories that hold personal meaning. Although their artistic practices and lived experiences are distinct, both artists invite audiences to look beyond the visible and consider how landscape, memory and experience shape who we become.
We are shaped by the ground we stand on, but not confined by it. 2pm Friday 11 December – Official Opening. Join the artists for a special opening celebration. No RSVPs required, light refreshments provided.
