Sofitel Melbourne on Collins - Luxury hotel - THE WORK OF GERARD O'CONNOR & MARC WASIAK

THE WORK OF GERARD O'CONNOR & MARC WASIAK

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is proud to present the extraordinary work of Gerard O’Connor and Marc Wasiak. Renowned for their meticulously crafted photographic tableaux, the duo blends historical research with contemporary perspectives. With magic-realist elements, their works reimagine and critique periods, subjects, and sites, offering a truly captivating visual experience.


tableaux@GerardandMarc Exhibition

From 28 January 2025 | Sofi’s Lounge

‘Los Ventrílocuos’ by Gerard O’Connor and Marc Wasiak

Photographer and filmmaker Gerard, alongside wardrobe and set stylist Marc, expertly create large-scale, narrative tableaux that blend performance, costume, and lighting to tell compelling stories. Drawing from Western artistic traditions, their work critiques societal and cultural norms, often using humour with darker undertones to provoke thought and reflection.

‘The Family Portrait’ by Gerard O’Connor & Marc Wasiak

The work’s complexity is built from the ground up, involving multiple performers, props, and layered concepts that explore both the absurd and the profound in human experience. By revealing the interplay between the past and present, their work engages viewers with themes of power and moral dilemmas.

Explore Gerard and Marc’s striking artistry at Sofi’s Lounge, where history meets modern reflection. Following successful exhibitions in Sofitel Brisbane and Gold Coast, their exhibition arrives in Sofitel Melbourne On Collins as the third city to host their powerful work—inviting viewers to explore the hidden layers of society, history, and truth beneath the surface.

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