Below the Surface

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Johnson, Rhi, Usher, Monica and Lawson, Alexandra. 2021. Below the Surface. Toowoomba, Qld 02 - 24 Jul 2021
Title of Exhibition/Event

Below the Surface

Type of Exhibition/EventExhibition/event
Creator/ContributorJohnson, Rhi (Visual artist), Usher, Monica (Visual artist) and Lawson, Alexandra (Curator)
Place of PublicationToowoomba, Australia
EventBelow the Surface
Event Details
Below the Surface
Event Date
02 to end of 24 Jul 2021
Event Location
Toowoomba, Qld
Event Venue
Lasso Gallery
Description of Exhibition/Event

Below the Surface was a two-person art exhibition by Monica Usher and Rhi Johnson. This exhibition was curated by Dr Alexandra Lawson of Alexandra Lawson Gallery (ALG) and held at Lasso Gallery, Toowoomba.

ANZSRC Field of Research 2020360602. Fine arts
Byline AffiliationsSchool of Creative Arts
Date2021
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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