In conversation with Tarryn Gill | TRIBUTE 2026

Artist Tarryn Gill joins TRIBUTE Curator Tim Carter for a conversation about her newly commissioned artwork for the City of Joondalup art collection.

Inspired by her upbringing in Joondalup and connection to the West Coast Calisthenics Club, Gill’s new work reflects on girlhood, community, and the role of sport and recreation in shaping identity and belonging. During the talk, she will share personal stories and insights into the experiences, memories and creative processes that have influenced both the commission and her wider artistic practice.

Working across sculpture, installation, photography, film, drawing, performance and theatre design, Gill creates works that draw on movement, memory and personal experience. Influenced by her background in dance and Calisthenics, her practice explores ideas of identity, emotion and connection through richly layered materials and imagery.

Complimentary tea, coffee and morning tea refreshments will be served.

Getting there

You’ll find Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery between the Joondalup Library and City of Joondalup Administration Building, next to the Council Chambers.

Free public parking is available in the Library Car Park. Alternatively, the gallery is a 13-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station, or you can catch the Blue CAT bus, which departs every 15 minutes from the station.

Accessibility

Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery features a flat, level floor surface and wide doorways.

Accessible toilets are available in the gallery, with additional facilities located in Joondalup Library next door.

The Joondalup Library Car Park includes accessible parking bays, with lift access to the main walkway from the underground car park.

Ours. Yours. 

TRIBUTE is part of our annual collection exhibition series, showcasing a curated selection of works from the City of Joondalup's permanent art collection every year. Built over decades and held right here in Joondalup, the collection belongs to the community. 

It’s ours, which means it’s yours.

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