An Alternative Prehistory (Reality Optional)

Next date: Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 12:00 PM to Friday, 05 September 2025 | 05:00 PM

Matt Bisset-Johnson, The Tower Exterior, 2024, acrylic on canvas

Image: Matt Bissett-Johnson, The Tower Exterior, 2024, acrylic on canvas

An Alternative Prehistory (Reality Optional) by Matt Bissett-Johnson presents a selection of acrylic paintings alongside a series of animated short films. The exhibition creates an alternative history, or false palaeontology and a sensory experience with an undercurrent of satire and an alternate reality.

Like an outdated scientific illustration, the paintings reveal unknown and unlikely creatures. Some paintings act as the background for the animated films. Bissett-Johnson’s films are visionary narratives that defy logic or conventional storytelling, challenging the viewer to suspend reason, and go along with their stream of consciousness.

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Further information

For more information please contact Arts in Maroondah on 0417 915 347 or email gallery@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

When

  • Monday, 21 July 2025 | 09:00 AM - Friday, 05 September 2025 | 05:00 PM

Location

Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, 3134, View map

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Event summary

Cost

Free

Contact

Maroondah City Council
1300 88 22 33
03 9298 4598
maroondah@marondah.vic.gov.au

View the exhibition

This exhibition can be viewed at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery from Monday 21 July to Friday 5 September 2025.

 

Opening times

  • Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
  • Closed on weekends and Public Holidays

Getting there

  • Parking entry is through Greenwood Avenue. Parking is free for visitors with a 4-hour limit.
  • Public transport
    Maroondah Federation Estate is a 650 metre walk from Ringwood Train Station.

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking available
  • Accessible toilets onsite
  • Venue is wheelchair accessible

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