Bill Henson: the light fades but the gods remain

The light fades but the gods remain is a major exhibition showcasing two key series by Bill Henson, one of Australia’s most eminent artists, exploring the suburb of Glen Waverley where he grew up.

In celebration of MGA’s 25th anniversary, Bill Henson was commissioned to revisit the suburb of his childhood and to produce a new body of work that reflects upon his earlier series Untitled 1985–86, known by many as ‘the suburban series’.

This ground-breaking commission offers an unparalleled insight into one of Australia’s most revered artists, as he explores the notion of home, intensifying the everyday to a point of dramatic revelation and romantic beauty.

Curator: Pippa Milne

A Monash Gallery of Art (MGA) travelling exhibition.

Image: Bill Henson, Untitled 107 1985–86 from the series Untitled 1985–86 pigment ink-jet print, Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash Collection. Courtesy of the artist, Tolarno Galleries (Melbourne) and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery (Sydney)