New sculpture in Melbourne at Sullivan+Strumpf Gallery
Sullivan+Strumpf Naarm/Melbourne is thrilled to present Puffs, a new exhibition by internationally celebrated Australian artist Polly Borland. Opening on 27 November and running until 20 December 2025, Puffs marks an exciting evolution in Borland’s sculptural practice, showcasing fresh works that expand on her acclaimed Morph (2018) and Nudies (2021) series. This is a Melbourne sculpture activation, similar to the gallery’s latest in Sydney. A Playful Exploration of Form and Restraint Known for her surreal and abstracted depictions of the human form, Borland’s latest body of work continues her exploration of soft sculpture and photography. Puffs introduces a series of 3D works sculpted on live performers wrapped in Borland’s signature bulbous forms, as seen in recent exhibitions like BOD (2023) and Blob Out (2023). However, this new series takes a bold turn, embracing restraint by revealing silhouettes without the signature padding, offering glimpses of the body within. The result is a collection of deeply engaging forms—both beguiling and unsettling—that invite viewers to search for meaning. These sculptures, at once familiar and alien, reflect the paradox of human existence: our imperfect excellence. As Borland herself notes, her work is driven by a relentless sense of exploration, continually evolving to push the boundaries of her artistic vision. A Career of International Acclaim Polly Borland is one of Australia’s most recognisable contemporary artists, with a career spanning decades and a practice that has captivated audiences worldwide. From her early editorial portraits for leading magazines to her groundbreaking artistic explorations in photography and sculpture, Borland has consistently challenged and redefined… Read More
