Karla Dickens: Rise and Fall

Curated by Daniel Mudie Cunningham

15 March - 1 June 2025

Rise and Fall is a powerful new installation by acclaimed Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens. This evocative work responds to the climate catastrophe that struck Dickens’ hometown of Lismore during the devastating floods of February 2022. Through sculpture, photography, and video, Rise and Fall reimagines mermaid mythologies with a post-apocalyptic twist, reflecting the urgent need for survival, change, and shared responsibility in a world on the brink.

Rise and Fall is a compelling exploration of climate crisis from a First Nations perspective, offering a poignant commentary on resilience and the fight for a better future.

Commissioned by Waverley Council. Presented by Wollongong Art Gallery and Bondi Pavilion.

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Image: Karla Dickens, Rise and fall (detail), 2024, c-type photograph. Courtesy of the artist and STATION.