'Material Place' gathers artists who are thinking through the materiality of the Australian landscape and its representation — whether in local ochres or on Google Earth. The intricate connection between places and peoples is a focus of reflection for many of the artists, some of whom chart First Nations' intergenerational relationships to Country. The exhibition also explores how intertwined political and economic forces can reshape a place for generations to come, with particular concern for environmental degradation and how the impact of mining and fracking reverberates beyond a single site.

From soaring aerial views to microscopic illustrations, degraded maps and speculative models, the exhibition considers how representations of the land can transform our relationship with the environment. 'Material Place' expresses that in order to represent the Australian landscape, we must firstly grapple with our place within it.

Curated by Ellie Buttrose (Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art)