In celebration of the longstanding partnership between the Victoria Racing Club and Principal Partner Lexus Australia, we are proud to bring together VRC Members and Lexus Encore Members for the first time at the inaugural VRC Art Series proudly presented by Lexus.
Experience a ground-breaking fusion of tradition and innovation at this exclusive event, featuring seven acclaimed visual artists and five renowned performing artists. With immersive installations, dynamic performances, and thought-provoking visual art, join us for an unforgettable journey that redefines artistic boundaries and celebrates the timeless interplay of past and present.
Complementing the artistic journey is a bespoke hospitality experience courtesy of the Scott Pickett Group. The menu brings together signature influences from Smith Street Bistrot, Estelle, Chancery Lane and more.
This event promises to be a truly transformative experience, one not to be missed.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: Labassa Mansion, Caulfield North
Dress Code: Intentionally cool. Cocktail with an edge
Ticket Limit: 1 Member & 1 Guest
Price: $350 per person for VRC and Lexus Encore Members and one guest
Parking: Street Parking available
Nicholas Smith is a visual artist based in Naarm/Melbourne. His work investigates sexuality, identity and memory, often employing diverse media including ceramics and found materials. His works have been included in major exhibitions including Australian Centre for Contemporary Art and the National Gallery of Victoria.
Brud Studia is a Melbourne based furniture and object design studio, established in 2020 by design duo Mitchell Zurek and Andy. Their work combines brutalist, often primitive design methods with contemporary and absurdist ideologies.
Swiss-Australian painter Oliver Wagner investigates the issues of labour, skill, chance and volatility through an expanded form of painting, whereby house paint, rendered into dust, is applied to permanent and ephemeral compositions on linen substrates.
Wendy Yu is an Australian projection designer and media artist whose multimedia installations merge dance, projection and architecture, reanimating buildings through immersive, light-driven choreography and transforming architectural spaces into immersive storytelling experiences.
New Zealand born Tia Ansell employs the loom to explore intricate weaving techniques. Tia threads together narratives of observational patterns that exist within her urban surrounding.
Robert Hague is an artist who brings an impeccable skill set to the contemporary scene. He works across numerous media including, ceramics, lithography and installation but with a concentration on sculpture, in both stone and metal.
DIJOK is a genre-spanning DJ celebrated for her ability to fuse artistic edge with commercial appeal. DIJOK will create a curated experience that authentically reflects the tone of the VRC Art Series Events, incorporating iconic classics, modern house, hip hop, and Gen Z favourites.
Kolaborate is a synergy of musical styles featuring original songs, sung in the language of First Nation Soprano and Composer Shauntai and the incredible harmonics of Senior Yidiki (didgeridoo) performer Johnny Daylight.
Carmen’s practice skates along the boundaries of hybrid dance-theatre, telling urgent stories that draw on forgotten histories and marginalised voices.
Artist, composer, pianist-keyboardist, harpist, poet and visionary. Freedom Fly is well known for her intuitive power, imagination and authenticity. Her music is interwoven with poetry, containing both soulful and lyrical melodies, resonant with storytelling and emotional depth
Indulge in an elegant Chancery Lane experience, from roaming canapés in the Drawing Room through to melt-in-your-mouth pasta dishes in the lower level - a culinary offering crafted to delight.
Savour the elegance of Smith St Bistro in the Boudoir with live Ibérico ham carving on focaccia, a curated selection of cheeses (including vegan options), and The Mistress cocktail - a rich blend of cognac, amaretto and citrus.
Sip on a signature cocktail by Longrain in The Conservatory - a refreshing blend of gin, elderflower, cucumber and yuzu, crafted for a vibrant burst of flavour.
Savour Matilda’s bold flavours - from spit-fire suckling pig rolls and smoky vegan eggplant bites to the Smoking Bar Room’s signature mezcal cocktail with citrus and charred lime.
Step into Estelle’s Speakeasy for a decadent dessert experience, featuring lemon myrtle crèmeux, coconut panna cotta, and roaming vegan treats like macarons, lamingtons and choux.
VRC Art Series presented by Lexus
VRC Art Series presented by Lexus
