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In recognition of Australians’ fascination with ‘big things’ - large-scale tourist attractions scattered across the country - ArtHouse at RACV Goldfields Resort has opened its newest exhibition – ‘Big Things for a Big Country Road Trip’, by Australian artist Holly-Anne Buck, also known as Collagism.

Located 11 km from Ballarat, near Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, RACV Goldfields Resort  also features a boutique day spa, gym and outdoor heated swimming pool.

Collagism™ is an Australian artist whose practice centres around collage. It has taken form over a twenty-year practice through the media of video, musical composition, live performance and site specific interventions. Using AI and traditional collage techniques, Collagism brings these larger-than-life symbols of Australian culture to life.

Open now and free to the public until 16th March, the ‘Big Things for a Big Country Road Trip’exhibition invites visitors on a reimagined journey through an array of Australia's iconic ‘Big Things’.

RACV Head of Visual Arts Mardi Nowak said the exhibition weaves together nostalgia and technology and takes the whole family on a journey.

Nowak notes "with Big Things for a Big Country Road Trip, Collagism really takes us on journey through some of our most-loved culture, adding new layers of meaning and exploration.

"This is an exhibition that the whole family can enjoy – all while taking in the beauty of the natural surrounds of the RACV Goldfields Resort."

In addition to the main exhibition, visitors can engage with the art through a hands-on activity, creating their own postcards using collage or drawing in the spirit of Collagism's creative process.

The exhibition will also be complemented by a special outdoor gallery, showcasing Collagism's larger-than-life artworks within the grounds of the RACV Goldfields Resort.

In addition, the exhibition Remix, Remake, Rearrange will be on display at the resort's Pro Shop until 2nd March. Those interested in attending the exhibition can combine it with booking at the RACV Goldfields Resort, where, as a member, you can receive a 40% discount on your stay if you stay three nights or more – terms and conditions apply.

Image. Collagism notes “having a lot of fun making Big Things for my upcoming exhibition. This one, I was is inspired by Bush Doofs which are Australian outdoor dance parties… a rave in the bush under the stars. This one is what I imagine a joint bush doof created by me and my friends @yelzayelza & @ottbyliat would look a bit like - more fun than you knew was possible in the jaws of a disco croc… everyone’s invited”

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