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COSSAG‘s purpose includes emphasizing links between spirituality and art.To acknowledge that artists can be prophets in observing and commenting on Australian contemporary society.

"Hope rising" by Artist Michelle J BowdenThe last couple of years have been a shared time of trauma. The fires, the pand...
15/07/2022

"Hope rising" by Artist Michelle J Bowden
The last couple of years have been a shared time of trauma. The fires, the pandemic, war and floods…
It would be understandable to despair but instead we should look for hope. This painting is about seeing hope on the horizon. Let’s share hope.
Another piece from our Share exhibition which finished this week.

"The Weeper" Holograph by Grace Cross Textile ArtistThe Weeper’s emotion transcends the ethereal sadness of bereavement ...
15/07/2022

"The Weeper" Holograph by Grace Cross Textile Artist
The Weeper’s emotion transcends the ethereal sadness of bereavement and loss.
Emotion traverses the Work - both literally in the imagery and in the stitching and
textures. The Weeper is symbolic of the burden many of us carry and share for those we
treasure especially in these tragic times we live. Pandemic, war, shooting tragedies, the
list goes on. We share our love and grief together. This digital image is printed on silk
with free motion embroidery of metallic threads and silk organza overlay emulating
shimmering of a holograph.

Thank you Grace for exhibiting this piece in our Share exhibition.

"Kiss the World “ by Tania Geyer is a work for the hope and care of our global community. Despite our personal diversiti...
10/07/2022

"Kiss the World “ by Tania Geyer is a work for the hope and care of our global community. Despite our personal diversities, cultural heritage and complexity of political viewpoints, our world requires nurturing and care.

"Salvator Mundi" by Olga Bakhtina"Salvator Mundi, Latin for ‘Saviour of the World’, is a traditional subject in iconogra...
08/07/2022

"Salvator Mundi" by Olga Bakhtina

"Salvator Mundi, Latin for ‘Saviour of the World’, is a traditional subject in iconography depicting Christ with one hand raised in blessing and the other hand holding an orb, symbolising the Earth.

This theme was very popular within the history of art and painted by masters such as Jan van Eyck, Albert Durer, Leonardo de Vinci, of course (the most expensive and scandalous painting in the world), and many others.

The subject of Salvator Mundi traditionally has strong eschatological undertones which, with everything what is happening in the world at the moment, is more than contemporary and relevant.

My ‘Salvator Mundi’ is sharing white lilies with the viewer. These flowers burst with symbolism and are frequently featured in my artworks. White lilies traditionally symbolise the purity of Christ, faith, devotion, and humility, which is much needed nowadays."

"Narcissus" By Cecilia Hine in our Share exhibition."Narcissus" was inspired by the idea of sharing as it relates to soc...
25/06/2022

"Narcissus" By Cecilia Hine in our Share exhibition.
"Narcissus" was inspired by the idea of sharing as it relates to social media and the endless need to share your life to be seen and validated. The title comes from the Greek myth of the beautiful youth who having seen his reflection in a lake was unable to tear himself away from his own image. The modern equivalent is the black lake of the mobile phone screen. We are more connected than ever and able to share our lives with more people than ever and yet some people feel more alone and isolated than ever before. Socrates once wrote that "the unexamined life is not worth living" but when a life is over examined and every trivial moment photographed and shared does life start to loose any meaning? Cecilia.

"Ibis at the mud flats" by Bronwyn Doherty in our "Share" exhibition.Australian White IbisUnderstanding the displacement...
21/06/2022

"Ibis at the mud flats" by Bronwyn Doherty in our "Share" exhibition.
Australian White Ibis
Understanding the displacement the Ibis have experienced - due to our ever-increasing movement of
the urban crawl - might elicit just a little more patience and an appreciation of these magnificent birds.

The Australian White Ibis is naturally a bird of freshwater wetlands, swamps, tidal mudflats, and similar
areas. Its natural diet includes all sorts of bugs and insects, grasshoppers, small fish, small reptiles, and
ants and were once appreciated, were historically known as farmers& #39; friends because of the large
quantities of insect pests they consumed.

Their traditional feeding grounds have been reduced with the draining of swamps and wetlands, as well
as the devastating effects of drought. At the same time, large rubbish dumps have been established,
and cities have developed rich sources of Ibis food.

Their long beaks, ideal for digging food from soft soil in wetlands, are also well suited to extracting food
from garbage dumps and from open rubbish bins. Like any sensible beings, they appreciate a free feed.

Finding compassion and tolerance for these creatures as we are sharing their habitat and vice versa
sharing ours.

The "Share" exhibition opened yesterday at the Australian Catholic University, Banyo campus. 9 artists shared their work...
18/06/2022

The "Share" exhibition opened yesterday at the Australian Catholic University, Banyo campus. 9 artists shared their work: Bronwyn Doherty, Cecilia Hine, Claire Cleveland, Grace Cross, Elizabeth Ruiz, Jennifer Long, Michelle Bowden, Olga Baktina, Tania Geyer.
The exhibition continues to the 15th of July, open 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. There's plenty of free parking on site.

Our Share exhibition is ready for viewing. Come along tomorrow and see this evocative exhibition and meet some of the ar...
16/06/2022

Our Share exhibition is ready for viewing. Come along tomorrow and see this evocative exhibition and meet some of the artists. The exhibition is on display until the 15th of July. The gallery is open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
We invite you to come and share morning tea at 10:30am on Friday the 17th of June at ACU 1100 Nudgee Rd, Banyo in the gallery downstairs in the Peter W Sheehan building. The exhibition will be on display until the 15th of July. There is plenty of parking on site. Here is another little preview. To see the works in full come and visit the gallery.

We invite you to Share an exhibition at the Australian Catholic University.Please come and share morning tea at 10:30am ...
08/06/2022

We invite you to Share an exhibition at the Australian Catholic University.
Please come and share morning tea at 10:30am on Friday the 17th of June at ACU 1100 Nudgee Rd, Banyo in the gallery downstairs in the Peter W Sheehan building. The exhibition will be on display until the 15th of July. There is plenty of parking on site.
COSSAG‘s purpose includes emphasizing links between spirituality and art. To acknowledge that artists can be prophets in observing and commenting on Australian contemporary society. We look to their expression of ideas in a variety of visual mediums to stimulate thought and commentary.
What comes to mind with the word "share"? Our artists are sharing their thoughts about the world today. Sharing friendship, sharing experiences. We have all shared in the changes to the world recently.
Artists: Bronwyn Doherty, Cecilia Hine, Claire Cleveland, Grace Cross, Jennifer Long, Lis Ruiz, Michelle Bowden, Olga Bakhtina, Tania Geyer.

Getting ready for our annual exhibition at the ACU. Our exhibition will be on display from the 14th of June to the 15th ...
22/05/2022

Getting ready for our annual exhibition at the ACU. Our exhibition will be on display from the 14th of June to the 15th of July.
The exhibition will be held in the ACU Gallery space at:
Ground level, Peter W Sheehan Building, 1100 Nudgee Rd, Banyo 4014. Look out for opening event details.

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WHO ARE WE?

The Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG) is a group from the community interested in the exploration of faith, spirituality and inner life through art.

The group has been inspired by the collection of contemporary art around the cathedral.

Each year COSSAG hosts a variety of events designed to give support to artists and artisans and the opportunity for them to present their ideas and works to the community.