Tower Dog Red Rattler
'Mike', 2007, recycled febric, hessian and cotton, height 103cm
Tower Dog Red Rattler
Curated by Thom Roberts with support from Studio A
Artbank is proud to host Thom Roberts and Studio A to curate the Artbank Sydney Window. Thom Roberts works out of Studio A, an organisation in Sydney that supports and creates professional pathways for artists with intellectual disabilities. A multi-disciplinary artist, his practice spans painting, drawing, installation, performance and photography. Thom is called the “arranger” at Studio A studios and is constantly moving things around and reframing them. For this exhibition Thom brings his unique analysis of the world to the Artbank collection, reinterpreting it in the Artbank Window gallery.
Tower Dog Red Rattler is Robert’s first exhibition as curator and artist, to which he brings his sense of humor and unique perspective on the world and the people and objects in it, and explores the extensive Artbank Collection. Roberts creates cunning connections and playful paths through his artwork selections as they remind him of people he loves, songs he enjoys and all of his favourite things, he invites the audience along for the ride as we step through the Window into Thom’s world.
“These artworks make me think about people I know. They make me think about things I like, like crown readings, silvery trains, toy cars, tower dogs and Melbourne Victoria. I love my Maccas and Hungry Jacks - that’s why I painted them a few years ago. I hope all these pictures together make people feel happy.”
Artists featured in the exhibition include: Eva Baker, Nathan Beard, Robert Bridgewater, Katthy Cavaliere, Jennifer Connelly Ward, Narelle Desmond, Paul Drakeford, Peter Dudding, Rick Everingham, Hayden Fowler, Annette Galstaun, Richard Giblett, Franck Gohier, Petrina Hicks, Alan Daniel Jones, Tony Jones, Hazel Kngwarreye, Lucky Kngwarreye, Andrew Lavery, Andre Lipscombe, Catherine McGuiness, Antonio Muratore, Robert Pulie, Thom Roberts, Thom and Angelmouse, Anne Ross, Greg Sindel, June Stephenson and Judith Warne.
Tower Dog Red Rattler
Artbank Window, Sydney
14 November 2025 - 30 January 2026
