ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app

March 31, 2025

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app exhibition celebrates Teo Treloar’s two decades of creative evolution

Art gallery to host new retrospective of renowned artist’s exquisite drawings

artworks often resemble intricate puzzles. His graphite drawings, crafted with a delicate yet unyielding touch, weave together fragments of imagination and reality.

Despite their precise execution, Treloar’s works remain open to interpretation, encouraging each observer to unravel the mysteries hidden within the intricate lines and subtle nuances.

Treloar is reflecting on his approach to his craft as he celebrates the launch of , a major survey exhibition presented by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Art Gallery and featuring more than 40 works from the award-winning artist.

Curated by Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Director of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Art Gallery, A Void A Maze will launch this week (April 5). It spans two decades of Treloar’s intricate, highly detailed drawings, offering a rare insight into the depth of his artistic practice.

A Visual Arts Lecturer in the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s School of the Arts, English and Media, is known for his precise, methodical approach to drawing.  His practice is inspired by literary texts such as The Trial (Franz Kafka), Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoevsky), American Psycho (Bret Easton Ellis), and The Plague (Albert Camus).

“I really leaned into the idea of maze-like worlds often found in existential literature—worlds that feel both predictable and illogical. I try to create that same sense of unease and uncertainty in my work.”

Treloar’s work is held in major collections, including the National Gallery of Australia, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Art Bank, Grafton Regional Gallery, and now ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Art Gallery.

Reflecting on two decades of work can be both exciting and daunting. For Treloar, this exhibition is a moment to pause and consider his artistic journey.

“I made a deliberate commitment to drawing, ensuring that dedication and consistency remained central to my practice. The nature of my work is inherently unforgiving, demanding both technical precision and sensitivity to materials. Each mark carries significance, and mistakes serve as a reality check, revealing the limits of control and underscoring the ongoing process of learning and refinement.

“But looking back is difficult. Like many artists, I struggle with imposter syndrome—I often question whether I’ve done enough or if I can really call myself ‘a good artist.’ Still, I can see a pattern of persistence and commitment, even if it doesn’t always feel that way.

“Having a survey exhibition at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Art Gallery is a significant moment. Working with Daniel Mudie Cunningham to bring together a body of work that represents my career so far has been both exciting and overwhelming. Seeing everything in one space makes me reflect on the work I’ve done—but also on all the questions that still remain.”

A Void A Maze opens April 5 and runs until June 29 at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Art Gallery.

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