NOW SHOWING
John Mullins Memorial Art Gallery
HOW SOON IS NOW?
by Bruce Reynolds
Dogwood Crossing, Miles is pleased to present How Soon is Now? the first national touring exhibition of works by acclaimed Brisbane-based artist, Bruce Reynolds. How Soon Is Now? brings together a selection of Bruce Reynolds’ exquisite cast relief works with painterly, two-dimensional collaged linoleum works, to celebrate a physicality that is frequently overlooked in today’s growing digital environment.
Bruce Reynolds’ unique practice and use of materials bridge disciplinary categories and combine the physical with narrative, and image with object. Together his artworks invite a consideration of the ancient in relation to the present.
Bruce Reynolds’ work grew from collage to relief and sculpture over a number of decades. Artist residencies in Rome focused his studio and architectural works on relief forms that occupy the space between painting and sculpture, and between drawing and architecture. He describes it as being both archaic and a fresh place of representation.
Bruce Reynolds said, “Since how we see the past reflects how we see ourselves, the works are intended to question the tableau of history with consideration of the recent and ancient together”.
Visitors to this exhibition will enjoy immersing themselves in the physicality of Bruce Reynolds’ superbly crafted works, as well as his references to antiquity, migration, memory and time, and the natural and built environment.
How Soon is Now? will travel to 10 regional centres in Queensland, New South Wales, ACT and Tasmania throughout 2023–2026. To view the itinerary and find out more information visit https://magsq.com.au/touring-exhibitions/how-soon-is-now/.
EXHIBITION DATES
8 November 2025 – 17 January 2026
How Soon is Now? is a Museums & Galleries Queensland touring exhibition presented in partnership with the artist, Bruce Reynolds. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program; and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Image: Bruce Reynolds | Coronas 2015 | Hydrostone and pigment with Linoleum and plaster insets | 950 x 620 x 120mm. Courtesy of the artist.
ON THE CURVED WALL
COUNTRY HeART
by Hayley Rodgers
Inspired by the flora and fauna of Southwest Queensland, emerging artist Hayley Rodgers captures bright and detailed scenes from her surroundings to bring the beauty of regional life to the gallery walls in her colourful and lifelike style. Rodgers is a self-taught artist who works in pastels, charcoal and acrylics. She enjoys evoking an emotional connection with the viewer through familiarity and nostalgia in her works. Recently Rodgers received the first-place award in the painting category at the 2025 Easter Art Exhibition, at Roma’s Easter in the Country.
EXHIBITION DATES
8 November 2025 – 17 January 2026
Image: Hayley Rodgers | Autumn Bunch (detail) 2025 | Pastel | 500 x 700mm. Courtesy of the artist.
