This selection of artworks from the QUT Art Collection invites us to reflect on the deep connection between materiality and our existence. It explores how materials, textures, and tangible matter shape our perceptions of ourselves and the world. In these works, physical form is integral to artistic expression, carrying ideas that span philosophical, political, social, environmental, emotional, and aesthetic dimensions.
In an increasingly digital world, marked by fractured human relationships and the environmental consequences of material exploitation, recognising the essential role of materiality in our lives is more urgent than ever. You are encouraged to consider the sensory aspects of these works, and how their material presence impacts our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.