Exhibition Title: BROKEN BOARDS
Artist: HELEN SHEARWOOD
Broken Boards invites viewers to explore the transformative power of perspective through bold, gritty photographs of broken surfboards, many of which bear an uncanny resemblance with the ocean. These once-functional boards, weathered by the sea and time, emerge as unexpected canvases, revealing profound beauty in their imperfections.
The story behind Broken Boards began at The Sea Garden Café, Prevelly, Margaret River, where a mosaic of surfboards forms an unconventional fence. Inspired by the splintered edges and abstract patterns, Helen captured layers of oceanic poetry through the lens, transforming the broken into art. The café’s support for this exhibition underscores the collaborative spirit of the Margaret River community.
Running from 13 September to 26 October 2025, this exhibition coincides with the renowned Margaret River Open Studios, Australia’s largest Open Studios event, offering visitors a unique experience in the heart of the South West’s vibrant arts scene.
In Helen’s words:
“Broken Boards is an exploration of perception and transformation, where fractured surfboards emerge as abstract art. These boards mirror our own complexities, reminding us that beauty thrives in vulnerability and imperfection. And can often be hidden in adversity. Through photography, I invite you to decide what is beautiful, and true, for you.”
This exhibition highlights resilience and the insights to be found in imperfection and adversity, encouraging audiences to see with fresh eyes and awaken new possibilities.
About Linton & KayLinton & Kay Galleries, under the Directorship of Linton Partington and Gary Kay, represent a stable of quality visual art professionals including exciting early-, mid- and late-career artists from Western Australia and the Eastern States. The Galleries specialise in contemporary two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks, including Aboriginal Art, with new exhibitions presented each month.
The original Subiaco space opened in 1998 and is an immediately recognizable local landmark. There are now two further gallery spaces in the Perth metropolitan area and a fourth space near Margaret River at Cherubino Wines. Linton & Kay Galleries are committed to providing corporate, private and investment collectors access to visual art of the highest quality and associated art services.
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