CHRYSALIS exhibition – MIAF animation screening

CHRYSALIS is a meditation on metamorphosis – on things becoming other things. The moon waxes and wanes, cells divide, babies grow, and grubs become butterflies.
This immersive installation combines Lachlan Plain’s sculpture and painting, with his rudimentary handcrafted animation. It is underscored by Nick Wilson’s mesmerizing composition for guitar and prayer bowl.

The CHRYSALIS exhibition is presented by Banyule City Council and Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF).

As part of MIAF, there will be a very speical animation screening on 7 May.
A range of Lachlan’s films will be screened. And he will be there in person to have a chat about both the films and exhibition.

CHRYSALIS Exhibition
9 April – 10 May 2026
Loft 275, Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Mon – Thurs: 9am to 9pm
Fridays: 9am 6pm
Sat – Sun: 10am to 5pm

Opening
Thursday 9 April, 6:30-8:30pm.
RSVP for the opening.

MIAF Special Animation Screening – films & exhibition
Thursday 7 May, 6:30pm
Yarra-me Djila Theatrette, Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Tickets are free. Registertion required.