Part of AlburyCity’s ongoing public art program, the Laneway Lightbox Open-Air Gallery rotates new exhibitions every four to six months, offering a platform for bold and thought-provoking work by emerging and established artists.
This exhibition showcases four local talents - Rodney Dutton, Bella Taylor, Nash 'Spike' Holden, and Summer Le-Lar - whose artworks explore themes of memory, movement, connection and transformation.
Collectively, the works invite viewers to reflect on their own relationship with their surroundings.
Nash Holden’s series Relics captures the quiet presence of decayed architecture - structures on the brink of disappearance. The artist feels a strong connection to these buildings, which are often demolished or left to collapse without farewell or record.
“There’s an old dairy in Thurgoona, a hay shed, the derelict building near the Causeway, and an old house on the way to Beechworth,” Holden said. “One of the works is of a farmhouse in Granya, where my grandmother and aunt lived in the ’80s. It’s all gone now - just sheds and chimney stacks left - but it’s still part of my family’s story.”
Summer Le-Lar said having her work Impressions of Nature exhibited was a dream come true.
“It feels amazing to see my work out there as part of this exhibition,” she said.
“I started working seriously on my art earlier this year after working in hospitality to follow my passion. My first subject in this series was inspired by autumn walks through Albury’s parks, watching the leaves fall. I started collecting natural materials and bringing them home to experiment.”
Karyn Ford, AlburyCity’s Team Leader Cultural Activation, said the winter-to-spring exhibition is helping to bring AMP Lane to life during the colder months.
“This exhibition adds vibrancy to the heart of the city, creating an engaging experience for passers-by and arts audiences alike,” Ms Ford said.
“The lightboxes continue to be hotly contested, with strong interest from artists across the eastern states. It’s especially exciting to see four local artists featured this time, each bringing a grounded and personal perspective.”
Albury Mayor Kevin Mack said the Laneway Lightbox project is a strong example of how public art can enhance the city’s appeal.
"Creative initiatives like the Laneway Lightbox not only support artists, but they help to create an active and attractive city centre that people want to visit, explore and enjoy," Mayor Mack added.
The Laneway Lightbox Open-Air Gallery is located along AMP Lane, near QEII Square and Albury’s cultural precinct. Local Streets is now on display and runs until mid-November.
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Featured artists and works:
Nash 'Spike' Holden - Relics
Through monochromatic works and intricate black line illustrations, Nash Holden memorialises abandoned buildings across the region - relics on the verge of vanishing. These sites, rendered with haunting precision, evoke decay, memory and the erasure of place.
Summer Le-Lar – Impressions of Nature
In Impressions of Nature, Summer Le-Lar responds to the local environment with delicately rendered prints made from fallen leaves and natural forms. Birds, flowers and flowing shapes reflect an emotional and observational engagement with the landscape. Her work is driven by curiosity and a desire to honour everyday beauty, transforming simple materials into meditative reflections on growth, change and sensitivity to place.
Rodney Dutton
A graffiti artist since the 1990s, Rodney Dutton captures the energy and spontaneity of street culture. His work reflects a personal philosophy of daily self-expression and encourages others to pursue creativity through persistence. Inspired by the early graffiti movements of New York and the Bronx, Dutton pays tribute to the legacy of street art while adding his own distinctive voice rooted in local experience.
Bella Taylor – Drift
Bella Taylor’s Drift explores the Murray River’s cultural and ecological significance on Wiradjuri land. Her series of vibrant, street art-inspired characters are shaped by the flowing force of water, serving as metaphors for emotion, imagination and inner life. Drawing from Wiradjuri understanding of the River as a unifying force, Taylor creates a narrative that celebrates colour, movement and the emotional landscape of self-expression.