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Kitchen Studio
Food for thoughtby Elizabeth Willing
Presented by Metro Arts and Brisbane Festival
Dates
12 Sep - 26 Oct 2024Venue
Gallery OneDuration
Approximately 80 minutes. No interval.- Auslan Interpreted
- Auslan Interpreted
Age Suitability
Recommended for ages 16+
Warnings
Imagery Simulating Digestion, This experience includes the consumption of food and drinks, and does not cater for dietary requirements., Loud Noises, Please note, a strict lockout applies, latecomers cannot be accommodated.
Ticket Fees
Booking Fee of up to $3.90 per transaction applies.
About
Kitchen Studio is a place where sculpture, food and ideas are interchangeable and digestible. The rules of hospitality will be broken, and nourishment redefined.
During the day, Kitchen Studio opens its doors to those who are curious to explore the sculptural dining room. And when the sun sets, the exhibition plays host to a provocative sensory journey for an intimate group of guests.
Partaking in Kitchen Studio is an invitation to play within the realm of gastronomy as you make your way through a series of conceptually driven courses.
Artist Elizabeth Willing’s large-scale installation encourages guests to form new perspectives on the modern diet by exploring, engaging, and experiencing edible materials.
“Kitchen Studio is a project that I have wanted to create for over a decade, and I am delighted to be able to produce it on home ground. This is my most ambitious creative project to date, and I feel confident it will allow me to open up exciting new facets in my work, and in the space of food design and experimental eating.” – Elizabeth WillingHosted Activations
Purchase a ticket to one of Kitchen Studio's Hosted Activations; a provocative sensory journey for an intimate group of guests as the artist steps into the kitchen.7:30pm Wednesday - Saturday
2:00pm Saturday
Click the 'Book Now' button on this page to purchase your tickets.
Please note: Kitchen Studio offers a unique experience that blends sculpture, food, and ideas. It's not a full dinner experience.
Gallery Openings
Kitchen Studio can be experienced as an exhibition from Saturday 31 August (Free entry, no registration required) at the following times:10am - 5pm Monday - Friday
10am - 12pm Saturdays
(Please note, the Gallery is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Artist Talk: In Conversation with Elizabeth Willing
Want to know more about the work from the artist? Join Elizabeth Willing for a FREE artist talk on Saturday 14 September, 4pm - 5pm. Registrations are required, click here to book your ticket to the artist talk.Allergens Warning
The Kitchen Studio Hosted Activations include the consumption of food and drinks. Please note, dietary requirements cannot be catered for. It is the ticket holder's responsibility to mitigate risks related to allergens that may be present in the food and drinks. You can read more about the ingredients included in the experience here, however please note, there may be other ingredients included that are not listed.Accessibility Note
Metro Arts' Gallery is wheelchair accessible. For tickets for patrons in a wheelchair, with accessibility needs and/or Companion Card holders, please call Metro Arts on 07 3002 7100 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm to enquire or make your booking. Please be aware there are limited number of wheelchair spaces available per hosted activation.Auslan Interpreted Sessions
Auslan interpreted sessions are available on Wednesday 23rd October and Friday 25th October. If you require Auslan interpretation please email Metro Arts on info@metroarts.com.au and we can set you up with an accessible ticketing account which will allow you to book your Auslan tickets online (pending availability). Please be aware there are limited number of Auslan tickets available for these sessions.
COVID-19 Precautions
We take the safety of our patrons, staff and artists seriously. Metro Arts will continue to follow the latest Qld Government's COVID-19 advice and requirements to keep our patrons, staff and artists safe. Please review our Terms and Conditions, in addition to Ferve's Terms and Conditions prior to purchasing tickets.While masks are currently not mandated, they are still encouraged where socially distancing is not possible. Complimentary face masks are available at the Box Office. Find out more. If you are unwell, please refrain from attending events at Metro Arts and contact us at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions, please contact Metro Arts.
The artists
Elizabeth Willing - Artist
Elizabeth Willing is a Brisbane based visual artist whose works are performative and often participatory explorations of food and hosting. Primarily working in sculpture, installation, and performance, Elizabeth’s work additionally takes the form of performance meals.
Elizabeth has undertaken professional development mentorships in New York with Janine Antoni (2011), with the Experimental Food Society in London (2012) and then with Thomas Rentmeister in Berlin (2014). In 2019 she completed a Masters of Fine Art at Queensland University of Technology.
Elizabeth has undertaken residencies at the Kunstlerhaus Bethanien (2014), Helsinki International Art Program HIAP (2015), New England Regional Art Museum Armidale (2018), The Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide (2019), Museum of Brisbane (2020), Urban Art Projects (2022) and Metro Arts (2023).
Exhibitions of Elizabeth’s work have been held in Australia and overseas at The Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney, Kunstlerhaus Bethanien Berlin, Trapholt Museum of Art and Design Denmark, Tinguely Museum Basel, Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art Brisbane, Musee Beaux Arts Angers France, and Perth Institute of Contemporary Art.
Elizabeth is represented by Tolarno Galleries Melbourne.
Dirk Yates - Architecture and Design (Speculative Architecture)
Speculative Architecture is a multi-disciplinary studio practice, led by Dirk Yates, that specialises in the design and delivery of public buildings and integrated artworks. We have developed projects with institutional organisations including the Queensland Government (PQC Level 3), Brisbane City Council, Museum of Brisbane, State Library of Queensland, Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools Offi ce, Institute of Modern Art, and Home of the Arts Gold Coast.
Anna Whitaker - Sound
Anna Whitaker is a multi award–winning Meanjin/Brisbane based sound designer and composer with a palate for experimental, acousmatic works and surround sound composition.
She graduated from Queensland Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music Technology, and since has designed and composed for productions including MONA FOMA, Sydney Dance Company, Australasian Dance Company, The Farm, tasdance, Stompin’, Aha Ensemble, La Boite Theatre Company, Brisbane Festival, Bleach* Festival, HOTA Gold Coast, Festival 2018, Vulcana Circus and Playlab.
Her vast background in classical music and technology–based sound art result in musical concoctions from the traditional and contemporary worlds. Anna received the 2020/2021 and 2019 Matilda Award for Best Sound Design for her work on Michael Smith’s ‘Cowboy’ and The Farm’s ‘Throttle’ respectively.
Anna’s unique voice is also evident in her installation works which have exhibited at Bleach* Festival, HOTA, Metro Arts and QPAC Museum. Anna has a strong interest in composition for contemporary dance, and making and collaborating with regional artists and communities.
Chris Howlett - Video
Chris has been a practicing artist since the mid-1990’s and holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Masters and Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts.
His works have been exhibited in Russia, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, the USA and throughout Australia. As a practitioner interested in the complexities of studio production his diverse background in contemporary art draws from machinima, interactive game mods, site-specific sculpture, sound art, AI, performance, sculpture and painting.
Chris is a graduate of CalArts and Queensland University of Technology.
Maisie Crosdale - Producer
Maisie Crosdale (she/her) is a Meanjin based Theatre-Maker, Producer, Facilitator and Performer. Maisie has a background in classical ballet and contemporary dance, and is exploring the synergy between movement and storytelling —namely through Physical Theatre and Visual Theatre. Maisie has been training with Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Company since 2020, and in 2024 stepped in as Company Producer.
Maisie also has a particular interest in theatre and arts for young people, working as a Facilitator with Backbone Youth Arts – additionally as a Research Assistant at QUT with Dr David Megarrity. Independently, Maisie is the Curator and Producer of Object Collective; sustainable Puppetry and Object Theatre for young people.
Most recently Maisie has moved into producing as Studio1’s Producer. Studio1 is a micro-arts Organisation and is a dance and physical theatre hub for Brisbane artists. Maisie’s role is in delivering the inaugural Workroom Programme.
