Underneath/Overlooked | The artists in conversation

Join us for a talk from the artists who brought Underneath/Overlooked to life!

Delve deeper into the vibrant and colourful world of Scolaro terrazzo and hear more about how the mother-daughter duo gave these tiles new life through their project and the wonderful exhibition that is Underneath/Overlooked

Underneath/Overlooked:

Underneath/Overlooked forms part of Penny and Gabby's broader research project, which seeks to uncover overlooked stories within Western Australia's design history.

This exhibition highlights the significant contribution that the Scolaro family made to Perth's interior design heritage.

Through extensive research, Penny and Gabby have identified more than 110 homes featuring Scolaro terrazzo tiles, revealing the remarkable legacy of the family's work across the state.

Telling the story of the Scolaro family, Underneath/Overlooked celebrates the lasting influence of Italian migration on Western Australia's built environment, design culture, and community identity.

Penny Bovell (MFA/UWA) works across numerous media for exhibition and site specific installations with a passionate interest in the creation of stories based on social history and the environment.

Her artwork is held in the NGA and major Western Australian Collections. Her public artwork can be viewed across the state including integrated artwork for the Western Australian Museum Research and Collection Centre.

Gabrielle Howlett is a strategic creative producer and community development professional with more than 10 years’ experience working across First Nations arts, cultural enterprise, retail, community engagement and bespoke product development.

She has worked extensively alongside Aboriginal artists, art centres, Elders and community organisations to develop culturally informed projects, exhibitions, products and partnerships that create sustainable economic and cultural outcomes.

This project is made possible through the Regional Creative Industries Fund with support from the WA Government and delivered by ART ON THE MOVE.

Image: Gabby Howlett and Penny Bovell, in the Scolaro family home owned by Mary Burns and Trevor Richards, 2021. Photograph by Rebecca Mansell.