Mindful Art Morning invites early risers to the Museum before opening hours for a gentle, guided moment of pause.
Within the calm of the gallery, this rotating program offers an artist-led mindful experience designed to help you reset, reconnect and ease into the day ahead.
After the session, linger over a light morning tea, with space for quiet conversation and reflection.
MoB is more than a museum—it is a place for the people, a portal to our past, and a mirror to contemporary life. Make Mindful Art Mornings your restorative midweek ritual in the heart of the city.
16 & 23 September: Paper, Pattern, Pause with Renee Kire
Step into the world of Brisbane sculptor Renee Kire, whose practice plays with colour, geometric form and the quiet joy of minimalist arrangement. In this gentle hands-on session, you’re invited to build your own compositions from simple paper cut-outs, layering shapes and colour into patterns of your own making. Follow a softly guided path or work freely. There’s nothing to get right. Let your hands lead as you explore rhythm, balance and repetition, translating the language of Renee’s sculptural work into something small and entirely yours. A meditative, tactile way to ease into the day. No experience required.
Presented by Museum of Brisbane in association with Brisbane Festival.
Renee Kire is an early career artist of Australian and Māori descent, living and working in Meanjin (Brisbane). Her practice is grounded in feminist art history, drawing inspiration from historically overlooked female artists and reimagining minimalist sculpture through a contemporary, gender-conscious lens. Kire uses the playful investigations of form, colour and space to respond to her surroundings and invites audience interaction within an installation environment.
Kire has completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, 2022) and has presented her work in spaces such as the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Buxton Contemporary, Rockhampton Museum of Art, Brisbane Powerhouse, Metro Arts and Outer Space. In 2023 she was recognised as a finalist in the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award.
Nadine McDonald‑Dowd is the founder and creative director of Blak Botanics, a First Nations–owned floral design and event styling studio grounded in culture, connection, and Country. She brings a culturally informed approach to contemporary design, celebrating the textures and stories of native flora. Nadine’s work is driven by cultural integrity, sustainability, and community connection, creating meaningful experiences across events, workshops, and installations. Through Blak Botanics, she champions Blak creativity and the power of native plants to bring people together. Her practice centres intention, storytelling, and the enduring beauty of Country.
