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A Procession of Things 1301SW 17 May–14 June 2025 Sydney
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A procession of things. Inanimate but rich in their tellurian grounding, lined up to observe repetition, similarities and differences in concept, scale and form; conversing with one another whilst equally being inward-looking. Situated in this procession, these things are activated, placed with a feeling of movement, alluding to a happening — an event. Here in this state of procession we follow suit, proceeding from thing to thing, approaching each from a common grounding but with alien assumptions — like tentatively walking into a cold ocean.

Things are not objects; they seemingly live in a space of activity, of power within themselves, while objects tend to be more practical. This term places them in a space of more capability, of influence, in a state allowing for interpretation and gentle obscurity. Like the 2023 Melbourne exhibition, Threshold of things, this presentation in Sydney continues to allude to this notion of artworks as “things”, in this iteration partaking in a procession of captivating and contemplative works traversing the gallery space.

Emily Floyd and Justene Williams appear courtesy of Anna Schwartz Gallery MelbourneJohn Meade appears courtesy of Sutton Gallery, MelbourneNicholas Smith appears courtesy of Haydens, Melbourne
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Installation Views

A Procession of Things, 2025 (installation view) Courtesy the artists and 1301SW
A Procession of Things, 2025 (installation view) Courtesy the artists and 1301SW
A Procession of Things, 2025 (installation view) Courtesy the artists and 1301SW
A Procession of Things, 2025 (installation view) Courtesy the artists and 1301SW
A Procession of Things, 2025 (installation view) Courtesy the artists and 1301SW
A Procession of Things, 2025 (installation view) Courtesy the artists and 1301SW

Selected Works

Abstract Solar by Emily Floyd contemporary artwork painting
Emily Floyd Abstract Solar, 2013 Syn­thet­ic poly­mer paint and lac­quer on wood (Huon Pine and Wenge) and MDF
33 x 26 x 25 cm
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AS 2 by Luke Brennan contemporary artwork sculpture
Luke Brennan AS 2, 2019-2025 Ceramic, epoxy and pigment
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Asterisk by John Meade contemporary artwork sculpture
John Meade Asterisk, 2024 Solid bronze, stainless steel, auto enamel
10.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
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Completion by Alex Gawronski contemporary artwork mixed media sculpture
Alex Gawronski Completion, 2015/2025 Plaster, chicken wire, paint, resin, shoes, socks, cardboard
68 x 82 x 82 cm
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holding down the frame by Brendan Van Hek contemporary artwork sculpture textile
Brendan Van Hek holding down the frame, 2023-25 Glass, wool rug
7 x 320 x 220 cm
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idol by Nick Smith contemporary artwork sculpture
Nick Smith idol, 2024 Burnished terracotta, beeswax; foam (salvaged caravan cushions), floristry ribbons (inherited from artist's grandmother); pine, cardboard
195 x 80 x 55 cm
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Leisure machine by Jonny Niesche contemporary artwork sculpture
Jonny Niesche Leisure machine, 2024 Mirror polished stainless steel
36.5 x 139.5 x 60 cm
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Party hips emote sculpture by Justene Williams contemporary artwork design
Justene Williams Party hips ( emote sculpture ), 2025 Closed cell foam, resins, steel, stainless plate, various aluminium foils, various paints
180 x 90 x 90 cm
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something like waiting by Luke Brennan contemporary artwork mixed media painting works on paper
Luke Brennan something, like waiting, 2025 Timber, paper, oil, acrylic, wax, pencil
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Space Ellipsoid Mk 0.75 by John Meade contemporary artwork painting
John Meade Space Ellipsoid Mk 0.75, 2021 Solid nylon SLS 3D print, Dulux Weathershield acrylic paint
12 x 18 x 15 cm
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The Mind of God by Robert Pulie contemporary artwork sculpture
Robert Pulie The Mind of God, 2017 Polyurethane, PVC, epoxy resin fiberglass, stainless steel
75 x 75 x 75 cm
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The Orange is Orange figure by Darcey Bella Arnold contemporary artwork mixed media sculpture
Darcey Bella Arnold The Orange is Orange (figure), 2024 Polystyrene foam, polyurethane polymer, synthetic polymer, cotton fibre, flocking, varnish
57 x 81 x 100 cm
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The Orange is Orange fruit by Darcey Bella Arnold contemporary artwork mixed media sculpture
Darcey Bella Arnold The Orange is Orange (fruit), 2025 Polystyrene foam, polyurethane polymer, synthetic polymer, cotton fibre, flocking, varnish
57 x 70 x 62 cm
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The Orange is Orange peel by Darcey Bella Arnold contemporary artwork mixed media sculpture
Darcey Bella Arnold The Orange is Orange (peel), 2024 Polystyrene foam, polyurethane polymer, synthetic polymer, cotton fibre, flocking, varnish
38.5 x 76.5 x 171 cm
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Untitled Free by Lucina Lane contemporary artwork painting
Lucina Lane Untitled (Free), 2016 Acrylic and gouache on canvas
140 x 150 x 60 cm
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Untitled Use your arms and legs it wont ruin you by Lucina Lane contemporary artwork painting
Lucina Lane Untitled (Use your arms and legs it won’t ruin you), 2016 Acrylic on canvas
120 x 190 x 35 cm
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Urania by John Meade contemporary artwork sculpture
John Meade Urania, 2014 Cast aluminum, auto enamel, found lock
56 x 25 x 17 cm
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urn by Nick Smith contemporary artwork sculpture
Nick Smith urn, 2024 Burnished terracotta, beeswax
70 x 70 x 60 cm
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Windmill floss emote sculpture by Justene Williams contemporary artwork design
Justene Williams Windmill floss ( emote sculpture ), 2025 Closed cell foam, resin, stainless steel plates, steel, paint, assorted costume necklaces, clay, nano tape, double sided tape, found plastic
150 x 110 x 80 cm
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Artists Exhibiting

Emily Floyd contemporary artist
Emily Floyd b. 1972 Follow +
Lucina Lane contemporary artist
Lucina Lane Follow +
John Meade contemporary artist
John Meade b. 1956 Follow +
Jonny Niesche contemporary artist
Jonny Niesche b. 1972 Follow +
Robert Pulie contemporary artist
Robert Pulie b. 1969 Follow +
Brendan Van Hek contemporary artist
Brendan Van Hek b. 1968 Follow +
Justene Williams contemporary artist
Justene Williams b. 1970 Follow +
Darcey Bella Arnold contemporary artist
Darcey Bella Arnold b. 1986 Follow +
Luke Brennan contemporary artist
Luke Brennan Follow +
Alex Gawronski contemporary artist
Alex Gawronski b. 1968 Follow +
Nick Smith contemporary artist
Nick Smith b. 1990 Follow +

Also Exhibiting at 1301SW

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Luke Brennan, Len Lye
LUKE BRENNAN, LEN LYE Cheaper parcel post and paintings 1301SW 23 May–27 June 2026 Melbourne
About the Gallery

1301SW was founded in 2022 in Naarm/Melbourne’s inner-south, embracing the region while having strong roots internationally. Extending from its Melbourne base, the gallery expanded its unique and ambitious exhibition program to Gadigal/Sydney with the opening of a second gallery space in late 2024.

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