Ray Monde Examines Queer Regional Life in Paper Sculptures at Maitland
Ray Monde, an artist from Braidwood recognized for his diverse work in collage, drawing, multimedia, and painting, will showcase 'The Places That Shape Us' at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery from 21 February to 21 June 2026. This exhibition includes large-scale paper sculptures that delve into the queer experiences of life in regional Australia, intertwining Monde's personal memories with those of his collaborators. Engaging collages were developed in collaboration with artists Nell, Todd Fuller, and Prue Hazelgrove, reflecting the emotional journey of growing up as an outsider in rural areas. Notably, the piece 'Hound of Love featuring Luke Arnold' (2025) is a ghostworked collage on board, measuring 240 × 240 cm.
Key facts
- Ray Monde is a Braidwood-based artist working in collage, drawing, multimedia, and painting.
- The exhibition 'The Places That Shape Us' runs from 21 February to 21 June 2026.
- The exhibition is held at Maitland Regional Art Gallery in New South Wales.
- The works are large-scale paper sculptural forms.
- The exhibition examines queer lived experiences in regional Australia.
- Monde collaborated with artists Nell, Todd Fuller, and Prue Hazelgrove.
- A featured piece is 'Hound of Love featuring Luke Arnold' (2025), a ghostworked collage on board, 240 × 240 cm.
- The collages explore the emotional landscape of growing up different in the country.
Entities
Artists
- Ray Monde
- Nell
- Todd Fuller
- Prue Hazelgrove
- Luke Arnold
Institutions
- Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Locations
- Braidwood
- Maitland
- New South Wales
- Australia