Wendy Sharpe’s ‘Into the Dark’ Confronts Climate Crisis and War at Lock-Up
Sydney- and Paris-based artist Wendy Sharpe, who has received prestigious accolades such as the Archibald, Sulman, Calleen Art, and Adelaide Perry Art prizes, is showcasing her exhibition 'Into the Dark' at The Lock-Up Contemporary Art Space in Newcastle, New South Wales. This exhibition will be on display from 18 July to 13 September 2026 and includes a live-painted mural, immersive labyrinthine installations, and new commissions. Sharpe's artwork addresses themes like the climate crisis, the erosion of truth, and the impact of war, provoking the question of whether acknowledging our shared fears can shift paralysis into awareness and action. Featured in the announcement is her piece 'Doom Scrolling' (2026, acrylic on fabric, 120 × 190 cm).
Key facts
- Wendy Sharpe is based in Sydney and Paris.
- She has won the Archibald, Sulman, Calleen Art, and Adelaide Perry Art prizes.
- The exhibition 'Into the Dark' includes a live-painted mural, immersive labyrinthine installations, and new commissions.
- The exhibition addresses the climate crisis, decline of truth, and war.
- The Lock-Up Contemporary Art Space is located in New South Wales.
- Exhibition dates: 18 July to 13 September 2026.
- The artwork 'Doom Scrolling' (2026) is acrylic on fabric, 120 × 190 cm.
- Photograph of 'Doom Scrolling' by John Fotiadis.
Entities
Artists
- Wendy Sharpe
Institutions
- The Lock-Up Contemporary Art Space
Locations
- Sydney
- Paris
- Newcastle
- New South Wales