Published on Friday, 26 September 2025 at 8:21:26 AM
A major new solo exhibition by Western Australian artist Anna Louise Richardson will be on display at Albany Town Hall from October 3 to November 1, exploring themes of family, farming, and finding ‘the good’ in everyday life.
Working primarily in large scale drawing, Richardson’s work renders realistic scenes that speak strongly to her experience of rural life as a member of a multi-generational farming family.
The Good emerges from Richardson’s broader investigations into the complex relationships between humans and the natural world, tinged by grief and the competing demands of nurturing new life. In a world increasingly defined by division and hardship, Richardson’s work points to the necessary act of radical optimism needed to seek goodness in all things.
“My work is autobiographical, chronicling my life through the objects around me, objects that are steeped in meaning and memory, yet are present in many peoples realities,” Richardson said.
“I hope that The Good will bring something familiar to regional audiences nationwide and spark a connection between my life and theirs. Together we can see the good in all things.”
Curators Rachel Arndt and Dr Lee-Anne Hall said The Good offers a timely reflection for communities across Australia.
“The Good is the culmination of Richardson’s explorations into her layered relationships with the natural world, coloured by love, loss, motherhood and rural life,” they said.
“Richardson’s work has incredible resonances to communities across the country, many who have experienced prolonged periods of hardship.
“The Good is both catalyst and opportunity for audiences across the country to explore what the ‘good’ means within the lives of individuals, families and communities.”
City of Albany Manager Arts & Culture Paul Nielsen said The Good was a powerful and timely exhibition that would resonate with an Albany audience.
“Anna’s work will speak to the experiences of many people in our community, particularly those with ties to the land and rural life,” he said.
“We’re proud to be one of the few venues in WA to host this national touring exhibition.”
Anna Louise Richardson will be giving an artist talk in the gallery at 10.30am on Saturday, October 4.
Acknowledgements: Curated by Rachel Arndt & Dr Lee-Anne Hall. A Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, The Condensery and Museums & Galleries of NSW touring exhibition. This project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia and the Government of Western Australia through the Department, Culture and the Arts (WA). This project has been assisted through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
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