Project 100 is pleased to present Fill a Bag by Billie Culy.

Billie Culy is a contemporary artist working primarily in photography, based In Ahuriri/ Napier, 

Her images are both records of time spent in suburban and coastal communities, as well as carefully composed explorations of pigment, light and surface texture, exploring notions of memory and nostalgia, capturing the subtilties of place. Recent works are borne out of her fascination with found and donated objects and clothing. Re imaging them to create a sort of fantasy world of what might have been or who they may have belonged to. Since 2016 Culy has exhibited in solo and group shows, in public and private art galleries across New Zealand, and the UK.

“I’ve been quietly observing a place, gathering objects, feeling some of the subtleties that surround living here,

entranced by things that might be overlooked. 

I collect shells on Marine parade,

Fill a bag of plastic items for a dollar,

fruit from the side of the road, fake fruit from the Op Shop.

Watching the light change, the colour the sky turns,

sometimes it feels isolated, so I spend time at the market on the waterfront,

where they sell knick-knacks and fry bread. A haircut for $15, and a bag of lemons.

Gretta’s Sunflower from the Māra. Someone’s nightgown.

Nasturtiums from the Cathedral community garden,

some coloured lace donated by the ladies at the craft shop, 

small but beautiful things, that I find myself searching for connection through.” - Billie Culy