Overview

Rosalie Gascoigne (1917–1999) is renowned for her sculptural assemblages that reveal the beauty of discarded objects. Inspired by nature, Gascoigne's art reflects both the extremes and nuances of the Australian landscape.

Rosalie Gascoigne celebrates one of Australia's most distinctive and influential artists. Known for her evocative use of found materials and poetic reinterpretations of the landscape, Gascoigne transformed everyday objects into powerful assemblages that resonate with memory and place.

Drawing inspiration from the Kamberri/Canberra region, Gascoigne reimagined objects such as retro-reflective road signs, soft drink bottle crates, feathers and weathered wood into lyrical compositions that merge wordplay, abstraction and emotional resonance.