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Written By Caleb Nichols-Mansell

Ochre paintings mapping personal landscapes in conversation with contemporary painting.

Curated by Tony Curran, Lag explored painting’s enduring relevance in an age dominated by screens and digital media. I contributed three works created with ochre pigments gathered from Country close to home, each a visual interpretation of the landscapes from which the ochre was collected. Exhibiting alongside artists including Leah Bullen, Gregory Hodge, Annika Koops, and Troy Ruffels, the show positioned painting as a medium of presence, connection, and slow contemplation.

Client: Poimena Gallery
Project Type: Exhibitions
Location: Launceston, Tasmania
Year: 2023

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Caleb Nichols-Mansell

Caleb Nichols-Mansell moves between Country, culture, and contemporary practice — weaving stories from land, spirit, and community into powerful visual languages. As a proud Palawa man, Caleb's work bridges the ancient and the evolving, reimagining Aboriginal knowledge systems through design, public art, and digital storytelling.

His practice is rooted in Country and carried forward through site-responsive interventions, graphic and surface design, and large-scale public commissions. Through intricate textures, flowing linework, and bold organic forms, Caleb invites reflection on identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of Palawa people.

His works have been commissioned by leading institutions across Australia, including MONA, University of Tasmania, Arts Tasmania, Australian Fashion Week, Lifeline Australia, and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra; embedding stories of survival, connection, and contemporary Aboriginal identity into the cultural, public, and built environment.

www.calebnicholsmansell.com.au

https://www.calebnicholsmansell.com.au
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