Mara Moore at A Hole in the Floor Is Better Than a Hole in the Roof

We’re proud to announce: Mara Moore at A Hole in the Floor Is Better Than a Hole in the Roof

Mara Moore, a Bulli-based jeweller and sculptor working from Timbermill Studios in Wollongong, will present her work as part of the Dada exhibition A Hole in the Floor Is Better Than a Hole in the Roof.

Her practice brings together upcycled materials, vintage objects and personal histories, exploring themes of heritage, loss, memory and family displacement. Her recent body of work draws on her parents’ experiences during World War II.

Through wall works, three-dimensional sculptures and wearable art, she transforms inherited memories and nostalgia into deeply personal contemporary artworks.

Born in Sydney in 1972, Mara holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Fine Arts and a Diploma of Education from the University of Sydney. Alongside her studio practice, she works as a secondary school art educator. Her work has been exhibited across Australia and internationally, including group and solo exhibitions in Riga, Latvia, and three group exhibitions at Timbermill Gallery in 2025 and 2026.

Let’s experience Mara’s work together. Let’s take this precious opportunity to look beyond the objects themselves and be inspired by how memory, family history and everyday materials can be transformed into art.

Let’s be part of the celebration: a celebration of Mara’s artistic journey with our AAA community, and a chance to discover her work, all together.

11:30 am — Meet at UPSPACE Gallery
We’ll meet together and explore the gallery and Mara’s work.
12:00–1:00 pm — Artist Talk & Q&A
Mara will share the stories and ideas behind her work, followed by an interesting and relaxed Q&A.
Please bring your questions!
1:00–2:00 pm — Lunch & Conversation
ONA Coffee or kurumac?
We’ll decide together by vote closer to the day.
2:00 pm onwards: Optional browsing at the Marrickville Organic Food Market, which usually runs Sundays 9 am to 3 pm

What to Bring
• Your camera or phone — where photography is permitted
• Your curiosity
• Your love of art

Dress Code
Creative Casual
Come ready to look, listen, ask questions, and enjoy another beautiful day of art and friendship with AAA Art Lovers Australia.

Please Note
✨ Every AAA Art Lovers Australia event is FREE to join.
• This community is proudly supported by Alina Interpreting Australia, whose sponsorship covers the Meetup platform and administration costs, allowing us to focus on bringing people together through art.

• Participants are responsible for their own transport, meals, admission tickets (where applicable), and personal purchases.

• Please update your RSVP if your plans change.
Terms & Conditions
By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

• Participants are responsible for their own transport, admission tickets (where applicable), meals and personal expenses.

• Please respect venue rules, fellow members, venue staff and artworks at all times.
• Any shared transport between members is a private arrangement.

• The program may be adjusted if required due to venue requirements, weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

• Event photographs may be taken for AAA Art Lovers Australia. If you prefer not to appear, please let the organiser know before the event.

• AAA Art Lovers Australia is committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful and inclusive community for everyone.