Roll Up by Liz Magor (CAN)

Where everyday objects reveal extraordinary truths.

Created more than 20 years ago, Roll Up by acclaimed Canadian artist Liz Magor feels remarkably prescient within the context of the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale. Its inclusion highlights the enduring power of visual art to reflect, question and even anticipate the challenges of our time.

Renowned for her sculptural and photographic practice, Magor transforms familiar materials and everyday objects into compelling installations that blur the boundaries between the ordinary and the uncanny. Her work explores the emotional and symbolic qualities embedded within commonplace things, inviting audiences to reconsider what we discard, preserve and value.

In Roll Up, everyday materials are assembled into an evocative sculptural form that resonates with contemporary concerns around consumption, waste and environmental responsibility. Displayed within the Biennale, the work reveals how artists can offer profound insight into the future, encouraging reflection on our relationship with the material world and the choices that shape it.

A striking example of art's capacity to remain relevant across decades, Roll Up reminds us that today's environmental conversations have deep cultural roots—and that artists have long been imagining the futures we are now living.

Acquisitive Award Exhibition

Sat 22 Aug - Sun 25 Oct | Burrinja Gallery - Free
40 artists from across Australia have been selected to participate in the exhibition. Featuring both local and nationally recognised artists, the Acquisitive Award Exhibition sits at the heart of BCCB#4, showcasing an inspiring and thought-provoking collection of works that respond to the urgent conversations surrounding climate change and the environment.

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