Robert Lee Davis Reimagines the Myriorama at Latrobe Regional Gallery
The Latrobe Regional Gallery in Victoria is showcasing "Between the lands of now and then," an exhibition by American-Australian artist Robert Lee Davis from 19 September to 29 November 2026. This exhibition pays homage to the 19th-century Myriorama, a card game featuring interchangeable images, while also presenting a collection of both reimagined and newly created works. These pieces explore mythic and documentary interpretations of human existence in Victoria and Gippsland, influenced by Davis's personal experiences. He acknowledges the impact of Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin from the Heidelberg School as he navigates from urban to rural landscapes. One highlighted piece, "The Endless Landscape" (2025–6), is a mixed-media collage on 15 boards, each 40 by 80cm, made with various materials, courtesy of the artist and the gallery.
Key facts
- The exhibition runs from 19 September to 29 November 2026 at Latrobe Regional Gallery in Victoria
- Robert Lee Davis is described as an American–Australian artist
- The show begins with an homage to the nineteenth-century Myriorama card game
- Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin of the Heidelberg School are cited as influences
- The works address Victoria, Gippsland and Davis's personal history
- "The Endless Landscape" (2025–6) consists of 15 boards, each 40 × 80cm
- The collage incorporates acrylic paint, pen and ink, pencil, card, book paper, magazines, stamps and found objects on board
- The exhibition moves from metropolitan to regional landscapes in a nonlinear structure
Entities
Artists
- Robert Lee Davis
- Arthur Streeton
- Frederick McCubbin
Institutions
- Latrobe Regional Gallery
- Heidelberg School
- Art Almanac
Locations
- Victoria
- Australia
- Gippsland