Exhibition: Gut Waters

Gut Waters explores the role of the human gut in reimagining our health and place in the world. The artworks will highlight how the gut connects worlds inside and outside of our bodies, by linking digestion to Bankstown’s wastewater systems, moon cycles and human poop transplants. Visitors will be invited to explore the emerging science of the gut microbiome, alongside traditional approaches to gut health that are being changed by global migration and industrial farming.

The exhibition features recent works by four Australian and two international artists, including new commissions by Eugenia Lim and Helen Pynor. It will be launched as part of Bankstown Arts Centre Open Day, an annual all-day program that coincides with Bankstown Bites. Juxtaposed with the food festival, Gut Waters takes on another layer of meaning, adopting a provocative and playful approach to Bankstown's vibrant food and eating cultures.

The exhibition is based on the ongoing research of Dr Vanessa Bartlett into digestion as a curatorial method.

Lead Curator: Dr Vanessa Bartlett

Curatorial Collaborator: Rachael Kiang

We would like to thank the following collaborators who have helped us develop the exhibition: Lleah Amy Smith, Pheany Ban, Kim Pham, Jerry Zhou and Rachel Marsden.

Accessibility:

Getting Here
Trains

The T3 Bankstown Line takes you within five minutes of the Arts Centre. For more information on train times, visit transportnsw.info.

Buses

Bankstown Arts Centre is within five minutes walking distance from the Bankstown Bus Interchange. For train and bus schedules, visit transportnsw.info.
Parking

Parking around the Arts Centre is limited. We suggest taking public transport whenever possible. Limited free four hours (4P) parking is available at the community carpark located along Olympic Parade. Also, Marion Street Carpark, Dale Lane Carpark, Brandon Avenue Carpark and Greenfield Parade Carpark are within walking distance to the Arts Centre.

Accessibility

Visitors with restricted mobility can use all public spaces at Bankstown Arts Centre. A lift is located in the foyer, to take visitors to any floor in the building. A pathway is located across the courtyard for access between buildings. Entry to Arts Centre is via the front of the building at Dale Parade. There is a minibus drop-off zone at Dale Parade, located 25 metres from the front entrance. Accessible parking is also available at the Olympic Parade car park.

There is an accessible bathroom in the foyer and next to art gallery, with a handrail and assistance button. Each of the bathrooms throughout the other parts of the centre have handrails. None have steps leading to them. Each can be accessed either directly or via the lift in the foyer.

Please contact us on 9707 5400 if you have any questions or require support.

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Companion Animal
• Audio Description
• Closed Captioning