David Stephenson's Sun Drawings at Bett Gallery
David Stephenson, an artist originally from America and now based in Tasmania, will exhibit his work, Sun Drawings, at Bett Gallery in Tasmania from 24 July to 15 August 2026. This exhibition features his latest photographic and video pieces that document the sun's daily journey across the Tasmanian sky, with exposure times varying from mere seconds to several hours. Renowned for his portrayals of both natural and industrial environments, Stephenson's collection includes large digital inkjet prints from recent endeavors as well as a revival of traditional silver prints. One notable piece, '2 December 2025, 5:15 am-9:45 am, Sleepy Bay' (2025), is a pigment ink print sized 101.6 × 76.2 cm, produced in an edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs, provided by the artist and Bett Gallery. The exhibition underscores Stephenson's continuous investigation into light, time, and landscape.
Key facts
- David Stephenson is an American-born, Tasmania-based photographic and video artist.
- The exhibition 'Sun Drawings' is held at Bett Gallery in Tasmania.
- The exhibition runs from 24 July to 15 August 2026.
- Stephenson has been tracing the daily passage of the Tasmanian sun over the past few years.
- The works capture the sun's seasonal movement along the horizon with exposures ranging from seconds to many hours.
- The exhibition includes larger digital inkjet prints and a return to analogue silver prints.
- A featured work is '2 December 2025, 5:15 am-9:45 am, Sleepy Bay' (2025), a pigment ink print.
- The work is 101.6 × 76.2 cm, in an edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Entities
Artists
- David Stephenson
Institutions
- Bett Gallery
Locations
- Tasmania
- Sleepy Bay