Hurstville Museum & Gallery
04/05/2024 - 28/07/2024

Through drawing and lithography, artist Dr Nicola Hooper uses fairy-tale iconology, rhymes, and associated anthropomorphism to both discuss and educate about zoonotic viruses (animal diseases that cross-over to humans).

The exhibition ZOONOSES explores how we perceive certain animals in the context of fear of disease, and also endeavours to bring attention to these animal hosts to give a more balanced and considered opinion of their role in the natural world.

About Dr Nicola Hooper
Nicola Hooper is a Meajin/Logan-based artist/printmaker and educator who lives and works on the land of the Yuggera people. She completed a Doctorate in Visual Arts from QCAD Griffith University in 2019 on a Griffith University postgraduate scholarship with her research Zoonoses - A Visual Narrative.

Hooper’s lithography and installation work, explores the complex relationships between humans, animals and disease. She does this using fairy-tale iconology and rhymes to explore concepts surrounding zoonoses (animal diseases that can infect humans). Nicola's narrative driven subversive artworks consist of large lithographic sculptures, artists books, wallpapers, 2D lithographic prints and drawings.

 

Saturday 4 May - Sunday 28 July 2024 

 

Address

Hurstville Museum & Gallery ( Main Gallery).
14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville.
 

Time

During Hurstville Museum & Gallery opening hours:

• Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm 
• Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm

 

Cost 

Entry to Hurstville Museum & Gallery is free.
 

Bookings

Bookings are not required.
 

More information 

Please visit our ZOONOSES Exhibition page for more information.

Accessibility
Hurstville Museum & Gallery is committed to providing inclusive services and programs. If you require additional assistance please contact us via phone (02) 9330 6444 and museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Banner image and Official Opening image in the table: Dr Nicola Hooper, The Giant Fleas, 2017. Digital print of hand coloured lithographs on rubber, fishing line and suspension springs 130x140cm, hung in front of Dr Nicola Hooper’s 'Ode to Morris’ Zoonotic Wallpaper digital print of hand coloured lithograph, size variable. Image courtesy of the artist.

Acknowledgements:
ZOONOSES is a touring exhibition of works by Dr Nicola Hooper presented by Logan Art Gallery, Logan City Council, in partnership with Museums & Galleries Queensland. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program, and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Proudly sponsored by Haymes Paint.