# Jo Broadhurst Exhibition “Ned’s Day Out” 22nd Jan 2016 - Link: https://www.jahroc.com.au/jo-broadhurst-exhibition-neds-day-out-22nd-jan-2016 - Published: 2015-12-15T11:27:59+08:00 - Author: JahRoc Galleries Put this date in your diary now and visit the gallery between 22nd January 2016 – 17th February to view a fun exhibition of sculptures by local Margaret River Sculptor JO BROADHURST. In perfect timing for Australia Day celebrations, Jo Broadhurst has used the iconic Ned Kelly armour to help portray what it is to be an Australian, exploring the humble“ Australian Dream”. **OPENING** event FRIDAY 22nd January. **WINE** by Stella Bella **OPENING SPEECH** by Ross Lonnie. **RESPONSE** by the artist – JO BROADHURST – who will talk about the inspiration behind his work. --- ### **⌊Jo Broadhurst And The Neds⌉⌊Jo Broadhurst And The Neds⌉Artist Statement:** “Ned Kelly’s armour is an Australian icon, in particular the image represented by Sydney Nolan with the battered armour and see through visor. This exhibition will take this visual image and use it to represent what it is to be Australian.  In many ways the ambivalent dichotomy of many Australian’s relationship to this cultural icon is symbolic of their ambivalence towards “The Australian Dream” – that is the quarter-acre block, drinking culture, chook on Sundays, football, the beach, surfing etc.  In the global age this humble, middle class ideal might seem dinky, even backwards, when contrasted against the glamour and seduction of contemporary pop culture. However I feel that this way of living is something to be celebrated, along with the sense of community and positive national identity that it promotes. This series, which places the iconic armour of Ned into these simultaneously everyday yet ideal situations, is just that kind of celebration”. _Jo Broadhurst _ ## Gallery of Exhibition Artworks --- * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Gets A Sponsor Sculpture 72cm High](https://www.jahroc.com. au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Gets-a-Sponsor-Sculpture-72cm- high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Recycled Ned Sculpture Ii 27cm High](https://www.jahroc.com.au/ wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Recycled-Ned-Sculpture-II-27cm-high. jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Recycled Ned Sculpture 1 21cm High](https://www.jahroc.com.au/ wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Recycled-Ned-Sculpture-1-21cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Neds Sister Goes To Syria Sculpture 71cm High](https://www.jahroc. com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Neds-Sister-goes-to-Syria-Sculpture- 71cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned On Patrol Sculpture 93cm High](https://www.jahroc.com.au/ wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-on-Patrol-Sculpture-93cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Goes To Rotto Sculpture Front 100cm High](https://www.jahroc. com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Goes-to-Rotto-Sculpture-front- 100cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Goes To Leeuwin Sculpture Front 109cm High](https://www.jahroc. com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Goes-to-Leeuwin-Sculpture- front-109cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Learns To Swim Sculpture 98cm High](https://www.jahroc.com. au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Learns-to-Swim-Sculpture-98cm- high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Fifo Ned Sculpture 120cm High](https://www.jahroc.com.au/wp-content/ uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-FIFO-Ned-Sculpture-120cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Madonna And Ned Sculpture 67cm High](https://www.jahroc.com.au/ wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Madonna-and-Ned-Sculpture-67cm-high. jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Australia Shrugged Sculpture 110cm High](https://www.jahroc.com. au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Australia-Shrugged-Sculpture-110cm- high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Gets A Guernsey Sculpture 125cm High](https://www.jahroc. com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Gets-a-Guernsey-Sculpture- 125cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Opens For The First Xi Sculpture 110cm High](https://www. jahroc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Opens-for-the-First- XI-Sculpture-110cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Opens For The First Xi Sculpture Side 1](https://www.jahroc. com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Opens-for-the-First-XI-Sculpture- side-1.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Joins The Grey Nomads Sculpture 125cm High](https://www.jahroc. com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Joins-the-Grey-Nomads-Sculpture- 125cm-high.jpg) * ![Jo Broadhurst Ned Goes To Rotto Sculpture Side 2](https://www.jahroc.com.au/ wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jo-Broadhurst-Ned-Goes-to-Rotto-Sculpture-side-2.jpg) --- * [⌊Jo Broadhurst Neds Day Out Exhibition Invite Back⌉⌊Jo Broadhurst Neds Day Out Exhibition Invite Back⌉[ --- JahRoc Galleries currently have no Jo Broadhurst Sculptures for sale [Shop All Artists](https://www.jahroc.com.au/gallery-category/artists/)