2026 Contempora 2 exhibition

Contempora 2 Exhibition
17 January – 1 February 2026

Contempora 2 continues the PICES contemporary exhibition series with a strong and diverse selection of artists working across painting, printmaking, photography, collage and woodturning. This exhibition highlights a rich dialogue between materials, imagery and ideas, showcasing practices that are both experimental and deeply considered.

The artists featured in Contempora 2 explore themes of landscape, abstraction, narrative, memory and form, offering visitors a layered and engaging exhibition experience. From painterly gesture and photographic observation to sculptural precision and collage-based storytelling, the exhibition reflects the breadth of contemporary art practice today.

Participating artists include:
* Guillaume Dillee (painting)
* Chris Farrell (painting)
* Stephen Glover (painting)
* Richard Horstman (painting)
* Chris Lawry (printmaking)
* Guilio Marcolongo (woodturning)
* Jillian Mitchell (photography)
* Rain White (painting)
* Martine Zajacek (collage)

An accompanying Artist Insights Forum will be held during the exhibition, providing audiences with an opportunity to meet the artists, gain insight into their practices, and engage in discussion around contemporary art making.

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Artist Insights Forum
🗓️ Sunday 18 January 2026 | 2:00–4:00pm

Contempora 2 offers a compelling continuation of the summer exhibition season at Phillip Island Contemporary Exhibition Space, celebrating creativity, experimentation and connection.

The Artist Insights Forum continues with Contempora 2, bringing together artists working across painting and photography to discuss their approaches to contemporary art making.
Featured artists include:
* Stephen Glover (painting)
* Jillian Mitchell (photography)
* Rain White (painting)

This forum provides an opportunity to gain deeper insight into each artist’s practice, explore their use of materials and imagery, and engage in conversation about the ideas shaping their work.

Both forums are moderated by Adrian Montana, arts maker, educator and PICES committee member.
📍 Berninneit Art Gallery, Cowes
🎟️ Free with exhibition entry