Midsumma 2025: Matrimony: an exhibition by Josephine Mead

Matrimony  features a captivating installation by Naarm-based visual-artist, writer and curator Josephine Mead, offering a reflection on her own wedding — Presented by Abbotsford Convent.

The work consists of an installation of paintings of Josephine’s bridal-bouquet, a sculpture, accompanied by a sound-score by BJ Morriszonkle and Nero Friktschn Feuerherdt.

Matrimony considers the possibilities of queer love and opens up conversation around different notions of love, ritual and commitment from the local community.

As part of the exhibition, a “conversation circle” will take place on  Saturday 1st February, to explore what matrimony and love mean, from different sexual and cultural perspectives! Get ready to engage with the history of the site—once rooted in religion—and consider how queer voices may spark conversations and challenge convention.

Program

“Conversation Circle on Love”: Saturday 1 February, 1pm — An opportunity for the local community to sit down, have a cup of tea and talk about their experiences of love. Everyone is welcome!

Accessibility

Bishop’s Parlour is wheelchair accessible.

This project is supported by Abbotsford Convent, and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. This work was produced through support from City of Greater Dandenong.