SALA In Lights

Description

Look Up! Spot the work of Tony Kearney, the inaugural winner of the SALA In Lights Award, presented as part of this year's SALA Festival. 

offering[s] is a compelling photographic survey by award-winning South Australian photographer Tony Kearney, of more than seventy black and white portraits of contemporary South Australian artists. Created using medium and large format analogue processes, this series offers a timely and enduring visual archive of artistic identity and creative practice in the state.

Each portrait is the result of a collaborative gesture. Participating artists were invited to bring a personal object into the frame - an item that holds significance, evokes inspiration, or speaks to their practice. These artefacts, which range from handmade works to inherited tools or talismanic items, transform each image into a layered portrait of the artist’s inner world and creative lineage.

Tony’s recent series of photographic portraits of South Australian artists will be viewable as an after-dark projection in the State Library’s forecourt.

FAQs

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

Access to the Institute Building is via the external ramp on the Kintore Ave entrance or via the internal ramp between the Institute Building and the Spence Wing (opposite the Treasures Wall).

There is on-street accessible parking available close to the State Library. View more information and maps of City of Adelaide's Accessible parking options.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays. The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.