A madrigal is a song, performed a cappella where five or more singers, sing different notes at the same time to create a lyrical whole. This poetic style of music often uses word-painting, a musical technique based on storytelling that layers the melody and tonality to the lyrics.

For the last year Amelia, Belinda, Helle, Judy and Kath have met to talk about their art practices, the art world, philosophy, ideas and life in general. The meetings provide friendship, solidarity, encouragement, and support and help to better navigate the challenging and often solitary life of a practising artist living in a regional area.

This exhibition, from the artists’ separate catalogues, is a representation of their voices uniting as a whole. This union of work reflects the weaving of ideas through conversations and discussions over many months.