Alchemy is at once a medieval science, a speculative philosophy, a force that transforms matter in mysterious ways, and a metaphor for transformation. We look at how plants and trees become forces for symbolic and material transformation in Western art and culture.   

Featuring Gina Buenfeld-Murley, curator at Camden Art Centre; Janet Laurence, contemporary Australian artist; and hosted by Agatha Gothe-Snape, Powerhouse Artistic Associate and co-curator of Eucalyptusdom. 

Interested in learning more? Eucalyptusdom is showing at Powerhouse Ultimo from 11 October 2021 – 28 August 2022. It is accompanied by a publication which expands upon the research and creative output of the exhibition, showcasing more than 20 creative practitioners commissioned to produce new works in dialogue with 500+ objects from the Powerhouse collection. 

The series is programmed by Rebecca Gallo, produced by Ayeesha Ash and Cara Stewart, edited by Mara Schwerdtfeger, and sound designed by Jane Sheldon.  

Alchemy is at once a medieval science, a speculative philosophy, a force that transforms matter in mysterious ways, and a metaphor for transformation. We look at how plants and trees become forces for symbolic and material transformation in Western art and culture.   
Featuring Gina Buenfeld-Murley, curator at <a href="https://camdenartcentre.org/">Camden Art Centre</a>; <a href="http://www.janetlaurence.com/">Janet Laurence</a>, contemporary Australian artist; and hosted by Agatha Gothe-Snape, Powerhouse Artistic Associate and co-curator of Eucalyptusdom. 
Interested in learning more? <a href="https://www.maas.museum/event/eucalyptusdom/">Eucalyptusdom</a> is showing at Powerhouse Ultimo from 11 October 2021 – 28 August 2022. It is accompanied by a <a href="https://shop.maas.museum/collections/eucalyptusdom/products/eucalyptusdom">publication</a> which expands upon the research and creative output of the exhibition, showcasing more than 20 creative practitioners commissioned to produce new works in dialogue with 500+ objects from the Powerhouse collection. 
The series is programmed by Rebecca Gallo, produced by Ayeesha Ash and Cara Stewart, edited by Mara Schwerdtfeger, and sound designed by Jane Sheldon.

In Relation is a five-part podcast series hosted by Agatha Gothe-Snape and Emily McDaniel that brings together artists, curators, and researchers to share learnings from their work with trees. Connected to the 2021-22 Powerhouse exhibition Eucalyptusdom, episodes address spectres and sentinels, resistance and resilience, vitality, identity, and alchemy. The resulting conversations explore the relationships between humans and trees, ecosystems and sustainability, culture and Country.

In Relation is a five-part podcast series hosted by Agatha Gothe-Snape and Emily McDaniel that brings together artists, curators, and researchers to share learnings from their work with trees. Connected to the 2021-22 Powerhouse exhibition <a href="https://www.maas.museum/event/eucalyptusdom/">Eucalyptusdom</a>, episodes address spectres and sentinels, resistance and resilience, vitality, identity, and alchemy. The resulting conversations explore the relationships between humans and trees, ecosystems and sustainability, culture and Country.

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