Cement Fondu: Between Suns

Showing contemporary art; hopeful, expressive, raw, sad and extraordinary, Cement Fondu is hosting their third exhibition Between Suns involving awesome artists and including the Refugee Art Project.

Powerful and expressive works at the main gallery are supported by the awesome work of the Refugee Art Project which hosts workshops in Villawood detention centre as well as for refugees living in Western Sydney to help them process their experiences, offering an opportunity for self-expressions and creativity. The artwork is showed in exhibitions like this one, providing challenging insights, educating visitors and drawing attention to refugee issues. The exhibition showcases impressive drawings and paintings  as well as a meaningful children’s book demonstrating controversies, encouraging  visitors to overthink and reflect.

A huge variety of artwork including videos, wallpapers and drawings, offer much space for interpretations as well as art for everyone.

The opening event provided great performances including singing, dancing, some drama and a lot of humour and jokes as well as drinks and food. Hosting special events basically every Saturday like the fundraising event on August 4 or Cement Fondu’s famous jazz night, Between Suns does not only appear as an exhibition, it is a warm and welcoming venue where art and creativity are in focus.

Visitors can buy many art products at the Between Suns art store where most of the profits go to the Refugee Art Project.

This exhibition surely shows pictures tell more than 1000 words!

Until Sep 16. Cement Fondu, 36 Gosbell St, Paddington. Info: www.cementfondu.org

By Lili Sekkai.