Dylan Bolger – Artist Residency

Multidisciplinary First Nations artist Dylan Bolger will be transforming the Dome Gallery into his own studio for six weeks as he works to create a monumental ten-panel drawing. This artwork will represent this 100th and final intricately rendered piece in his Leaf SZN series.

Dylan’s Leaf SZN series is part of his larger mission to recolonise Australia through art, with this series inspired by the ancient macaranga plant. The macaranga is a pioneer species, meaning it is one of the first to return to and repopulate areas that experience environmental devastation, stimulating new growth and life.

As part of his residency, Dylan will be transforming the Dome Gallery to reflect his home studio, disrupting the gallery context. Visitors can drop in to watch Dylan work, chat with him about his practice and process, and contribute to a collaborative community mural inspired by Leaf SZN.