JUST PAPER | The piano has been drinking (not me)

Reg Mombassa, The piano has been drinking, 2015
charcoal on paper, 26 x 34 cm, gift of the artist

The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me) is an exhibition compiled of artists’ responses to the lyrics of Tom Waits’ legendary song of the same tile at the request of Joseph Eisenberg OAM, Cultural Director of Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG), in celebration of achievements during his ten years of leadership.

A broad cross-section of local and nationally-renowned artists were approached to participate with interpretive works on paper, in response to these song lyrics holding personal significance to Joe. An overwhelming number of artists responded, resulting in a uniquely creative and diverse collection of new works which will be exhibited at MRAG for the first time.