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THE EEL, THE HORSE, AND THE EUCALYPT: A SUITE OF POWERFUL SOLOS TRANSFORM CASULA POWERHOUSE

irst opening its doors as an arts centre in the mid 1990s, the former electricity production plant that is now known as Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, is a hub for artistic gatherings, performances, and exhibitions in the Liverpool region of Greater Sydney. This season Casula Powerhouse brings together three powerful solo exhibitions in a complementary suite that together sing strong. The evocative world building of artists Leanne Tobin, Katy B Plummer, and Eddie Abd become portals toward decolonial and feminist discourses, enveloping the audience in aesthetically strong shows which challenge archetypes and observe the richly multifaceted nature of women’s lived experiences in art and life. Viewed together, Plummer, Tobin, and Abd create a powerful chorus for the

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