Black Fig Gallery

Black Fig Gallery A curated art gallery in Alstonville, NSW - created for artists & for people who feel the room, and know when something belongs in it. Seasonal collections.

Considered curation. Conversations that matter.

šŸ’„ Open:
Wed - Fri 10am - 4pm
Sat - 10am - 2pm

04/09/2026

Looking for the th perfect Father's Day gift that's last minute but also personal and considered + and at the perfect father day price point. We are open till 4:00 p.m. today and 10 to 2 p.m. tomorrow.

26/08/2026

One of the things Sue Fraser talks about in her work is looking back to the expressive horses of the Tang dynasty, and particularly the sculptures that lined the spirit paths of the Middle Kingdom.

This is useful to know when you're looking at her horses, because she's not just interested in horses as animals. She's interested in women, horses and power, and in this really long history of people using the horse to say something about themselves.

So Sue's looking backwards, but she's making from where she is now - here in the Northern Rivers, sometimes using clay from her own land, ash, wood firing, all of that.

And that's what we like about her work. History isn't sitting somewhere behind her or us. She's actually making the next bit of it, as we all are.

Sue's in the gallery today until 4pm, so if you want to know more about why she keeps coming back to the horse, its always richer from the artists themselves.

25/08/2026

Thanks for the reminder Dolly. Even in the pursuit of making a life, we could all do with the reminder to live.

I think part of learning is realising that two things can be true at once.We can know the world is in trouble and still ...
24/08/2026

I think part of learning is realising that two things can be true at once.

We can know the world is in trouble and still scroll past it.
We can care deeply and still need distraction.
We can understand what is happening and still not know what the f**k we're supposed to do with that information.

Leander Collinsā€™ Distraction in the Face of Destruction makes that contradiction pretty literal. A woman sitting casually on an enormous gr***de, completely absorbed in her phone.

And I don't think that's necessarily a criticism of her. Because honestly, how are we supposed to sit with everything that's happening in the world, all of the time? I've literally used social media for this piece and you are consuming at the other end.

We look away. We distract ourselves. We get on with our day.
The danger is how long we stay looking away, and what we are choosing to look at.

History has shown us what happens when we forget. Maybe that's what we're still learning.

This piece is available in Gallery. If you're in the area pop down to the Gallery today and chat to Leander in person about her work.

23/08/2026

Lou Goggin is in Gallery today from 12noon.

You'll see Lou's Porcelain Seaweed Triffid Lamp cast from the textures of seaweed, this extraordinarily delicate porcelain shade holds a direct imprint of the natural environment. The seaweed itself biodegrades, but its marks remain - a small record of places preserved in the porcelain.

Pop in and see their delicate atmosphere in person and chat to Lou about her process. But don't buy this one before I get a chance. šŸ˜‰šŸ˜‰

22/08/2026

THE PLATEAU ART PRIZE - NEW DATES

Due to family circumstances, The Plateau Art Prize 2026 has been rescheduled.

New exhibition dates: 6 - 28 November 2026
New submission deadline: 30 September 2026

All existing submissions remain valid and do not need to be resubmitted. Artists who have already entered will be contacted individually via email on Monday 24 August.

Updated key dates, times and further information will be announced in the coming days.

Thank you for your understanding - and artists, you've officially been given a little more time. ā¤ļø

Systems of power donā€™t survive simply because powerful people want them to. They survive because, somewhere along the wa...
22/08/2026

Systems of power donā€™t survive simply because powerful people want them to. They survive because, somewhere along the way, they become normal. We inherit them. Participate in them. Benefit from them. Push against them. Sometimes all at once. Maybe the more interesting question isnā€™t who should be on top, but why we keep building structures that require somebody to be underneath.

Leander Collins will be in the Gallery Monday 24 August, 12ā€“4pm.

Come and see where you stand.

Ruth Park is in the gallery today from 10ā€“4.Come in, meet Ruth and learn more about the ideas and processes behind her w...
21/08/2026

Ruth Park is in the gallery today from 10ā€“4.

Come in, meet Ruth and learn more about the ideas and processes behind her work, including Emboldened, pictured here.

Itā€™s also a chance to spend some time with the other works that make up Marked Earth, and learn a little more about why they were brought together.

Oh and we have a wall of locally made one of a kind mugs. šŸ¤«

Ruth Park
Emboldened
Sculpted clay, glazed and painted

Marked Earth
Black Fig Gallery
Today, 10amā€“4pm

A big THANKS to (left to right) Dr Ruth Park, Sue Fraiser & Suvira McDonald for being so onboard with my vision and trus...
21/08/2026

A big THANKS to (left to right) Dr Ruth Park, Sue Fraiser & Suvira McDonald for being so onboard with my vision and trusting me to bring it to life.

Last night was a delight.

Thanks to Kelly, Vincent and Meg at the Feddy for Hosting the bar.

Artwork Pictured: Matt O'Brien

Marked Earth is open 10-4pm EVERYDAY until August 30.

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Shop 7, Alstonville Plaza/8-20 Robertson Street
Alstonville, NSW
2477

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Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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