Art Gallery welcomes a unique Body of Work
For many, the quest for body positivity can be a constant battle – however, a Gatton resident is bringing a body of work to the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery that looks to unpack just that.
Sarah Seletto’s aptly titled exhibition, “My Body of Work” is a collection of self-portraits that document the exploration of ways we see ourselves and our body.
Council’s Libraries and Galleries Portfolio Councillor, Julie Reck said it was the artist’s use of bold colour that first attracted her attention.
“This collection of self-portraits is intended to document the exploration of how people see themselves and their body.
“The artist uses colour, line, and angles to focus on different areas of her body and while some have bold, bright colour palettes, others use more realistic colours.
“All the paintings are of the same body, however depending on the pose or colour choice, it can appear big and curvy, or small and flat.
“There is certainly no intention to shock or offend visitors – these works are simply anatomically correct artistic impressions of a body – however, parental discretion is encouraged.
“The message we want visitors to leave the exhibition with is that your body is deserving of love, regardless of how it looks,” Cr Reck said.
My Body of Work is on now at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, until 1 December 2024.
For further information, contact the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery on 07 5466 3434.