"... the strength of Hagerty's work lies at the point where perfectionism and wayward perversity merge." - Lara Nichols, Assistant Curator, Australian Paintings and Sculpture, National Gallery of Australia This quote was taken from Lara Nichols' article on Marie Hagerty's work for NGA Artonline. Talking of Hagerty's 2012 work deposition, currently hanging in the contemporary galleries at the National Gallery of Australia, Nichols describes the "burlesque tone" of the work. "... when installing deposition 2012 late last year the work commanded such a powerful presence in the space as though it was setting the stage and we were spectators of a gripping performance." - Lara Nichols, Assistant Curator, Australian Paintings and Sculpture, National Gallery of Australia Olsen Irwin will host an exhibition of Marie Hagerty's new works from 16 April - 4 May 2014.
