Three Spotlights on Mortal Reflections: Suzanne Turner

Three musicians. Three Saturdays. Three hours of live sound in a world of sculpted stillness.

Join us at the Art Gallery at Royal Park for Three Spotlights, a new live performance program staged within the exhibition Sam Jinks || Mortal Reflections.

Across three Saturdays over three months, three acclaimed musicians will respond to Jinks’ hyperreal sculptures in an evolving, multisensory experience of art and sound.

The third in the series features Suzanne Turner on Saturday 11 October, offering lyrical, improvisation-infused violin that moves with sensitivity and grace. Her intuitive phrasing and delicate textures echo the emotional intimacy of Jinks’ sculptural forms, creating a quiet, resonant dialogue between sound, space, and the human condition.

As you move through the space, the live music becomes a living soundtrack — heightening your connection to the works and inviting quiet reflection. You're welcome to sit, stand, draw, write, or simply be. Paper and graphite pencils will be available to encourage your own creative response.

This is a FREE drop-in event at the Art Gallery at Royal Park, with no registration required. Whether you stay for ten minutes or three hours, this is a rare opportunity to experience visual art in dialogue with live music, where the gallery becomes a space for contemplation, emotion and inspiration.

Three Spotlights on Mortal Reflections performance dates:

Ian Chia (Keyboards): Saturday 9 August, 1pm-4pm

Ambient, neo-romantic tones that gently echo the emotional depth of Jinks’ sculptures.

Georgia Shine (Cello): Saturday 6 September, 1pm-4pm

Rich, resonant harmonies that ground the experience in a deep, contemplative mood.

Suzanne Turner (Violin): Saturday 11 October, 1pm-4pm

Expressive, lyrical melodies that weave through the space with warmth and intimacy.

About the performer: Suzanne Turner

Suzanne Turner is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, collaborator, and improviser. With expertise in violin, clarinet, and Greenwood leather instruments, she brings decades of experience in music education and performance.

Suzanne has played with a wide range of Launceston ensembles, including the UTAS Wind Orchestra, Camerata Obscura chamber ensemble, Launceston Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tasmanian Leather Orchestra. Her work spans festivals, special events, and collaborative projects, showcasing her commitment to musical exploration and innovation.

A passionate advocate for community arts, Suzanne is a founding member of Launceston Improvised Music Association, and she currently is on the board of Sawtooth ARI. suzyturnermusic.com

About the exhibition

Step into the imagined world of Sam Jinks, one of Australia's most prominent contemporary sculpural artists.

Renowned for his painstakingly crafted figures, Jinks’ practice reflects upon deeply felt moments of our lived experience.

Imbued with unguarded emotion and raw vulnerability, this unique presentation is one artist’s invitation to reflect on the mysteries of: life || death, and all in-between.

Sam Jinks || Mortal Reflections

Art Gallery at Royal Park | 2 Wellington St, Launceston

14 June 2025 – 8 March 2026

Free entry | Open daily, 10am to 4pm

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