Robert Liston, Corrugated Crab Catcher with passing school (bottom fish), mixed media. Copyright Robert Liston
From The Fish Shop and Beyond − Sculptures by Robert Liston
20 Aug 2026 – 8 Nov 2026
Robert Liston built his studio during the COVID lockdowns and named it his “fish shop", defying the idea that we couldn’t go fishing in lockdown!
The fish and robots in this exhibition have been created from recycled materials. In Liston’s eyes, so-called junk destined for the tip is transformed into objects of humour and beauty.
Opening: 2pm Saturday 22 August 2026
Artist Talk: 2 pm Saturday 12 September 2026
Please register to attend.
Listen to an interview with Robert
Matt Tribe, ABC Radio Presenter and Producer interviews Robert Liston about his exhibition From the Fish Shop and Beyond. Robert's interview begins at 1hr 12 mins into the Saturday morning program.
Click here to listen to the interview: Saturday Mornings - ABC listen
The interview was conducted on 22/08/26.
Robert Liston, Wille Catcharat urban rat catcher with catchers Fetch & Catcha (detail).
Robert Liston, Best Friends – even a robot needs a friend.
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