Wunder Gym 2022: Forward Motion

Saturday 8 October to Thursday 1 December 2022 

Forward Motion was an exhibition presented by Creative City Hobsons Bay and Wyndham City Arts & Culture, showcasing work by artists from the western regions of Melbourne who participated in Wunder Gym’s Forward Motion arts program.  

Participants explored the idea of Forward Motion, the concept of collectives and networks, and reflected on collective behaviour, social movements, artificial intelligence and bio-communities under the mentorship of Science Gallery Head of Curation, Tilly Boleyn, and Curatorial Assistant and Artist, Arie Glorie. 

The Forward Motion arts program and exhibitions aligned with Science Gallery Melbourne’s exhibition Swarm, and featured as part of the 2022 Melbourne Fringe Festival, Future Hindsight, 6 to 23 October 2023. 

Participants' artwork featured at Laneway Gallery, Saturday 8 October to Thursday 1 December 2022 and at the Wyndham Arts Centre foyer, Wednesday 28 September to Saturday 15 October 2022. An opening event was held Saturday 8 October 6pm to 8pm at Wyndham Arts Centre. 

This exhibition was held as part of Council’s Creative Exchange Lab program. Creative Exchange Lab supports western region artists to develop skills, share ideas and resources, and produce artistic outcomes within Hobsons Bay and beyond. It is an initiative of Hobsons Bay City Council, with components presented in partnership with other western region LGAs and arts organisations.