Exhibitions

Pangarap: Espero Reimagined transforms The Maitland Art Center gallery into a canvas of speculative storytelling under Filipino artist Isobel Francisco’s guidance.

A Return to Espero unveils the profound metamorphosis of our founder, J. André Smith, whose near-death experience served as a catalyst for artistic reinvention. This exhibition chronicles the profound personal journey underlying the creation of the avant-garde haven of the Research Studio, known today as the Maitland Art Center.

Mike Massaro's LOSS is an abstract representation exploring nuanced themes of change, loss and rebirth. As the viewer navigates the physical objects and lighting, they will be provided with a contemplative space in which they can process their own personal experiences of the subjects.

Future Nature: The Silent Conversations of Sinuhé Vega showcases paintings and ceramic sculptures that delve into themes of ecological and human fragility. Inspired by the Dutch Vanitas tradition, Vega’s new works evoke contemplation on mortality and the pursuit of divine wisdom through earthly reflections.

"Man invented the machine and now the machine has invented man." - D. H. Lawrence Through a fusion of traditional woodworking techniques and contemporary AI-assisted machinery, artist Mauro Wieser delves into the complexities of male identity, challenging the notion of men's replaceability and the myriad societal expectations thrust upon them.

March 3, 2023 - Ongoing In the Maitland History Museum