Studio 551 Group Show - Newtown

Studio 551 is a small but elongated gallery, easy to walk through even when full.

The space benefits from two large street-facing display windows, one on each side of the entrance, which bring in strong natural light and make the gallery visible from the street.

Despite working in very different mediums, the artists (Fiona Roderick, Maggie Stein, Marina Civiero, Paola Talbert, Helen Ashley) formed a surprisingly harmonious group exhibition.

A key curatorial factor was that each artist had a dedicated table, creating personal “micro-spaces” within the room.

The exhibition attracted a lively crowd. Conversations flowed easily; many attendees mentioned they enjoy these events for the pleasant social experience and the opportunity to connect with beautiful work while sharing a drink or fruit.