Peter Kingston
Exhibition at the State Library of NSW
“A tribute to the unique creative talent of Sydney artist Peter Kingston.”
An exhibition to celebrate his lifelong dedication to art, Sydney Harbour, and environmental conservation. Featuring over 70 works — including prints, artist’s books, sketchbooks, printing plates, and photographs — the show presents a rich cross-section of Kingston’s career and passions.
As Exhibition Designer, I led the spatial and interpretive design of the exhibition, developing an environment that reflected both the humour and complexity of Peter’s work. The design was grounded in thorough research, including interviews with Peter’s friends and relatives and site visits to his Lavender Bay home. This immersive process allowed me to respond authentically to his life and creative world.
The design was heavily influenced by Peter’s love of historic Sydney, drawing inspiration from his Wunderkabinett, on display at the Art Gallery of NSW library, and Peter’s house/studio, which informed the historic feel of the display cases. A custom-built central structure gave each of Peter’s prints its own space, allowing focus on the intricate detail and storytelling of each print. The internal space was clad in shiplap timber, referencing his favourite room at home and evoking the textures of ferries and harbourscapes that define his work.
