How To Breathe — An Exhibition by Robert Whitson

In the quiet charm of Ballarat’s historic Soldiers Hill, The Old Butchers Shop Gallery invites you to step into a tender exploration of existence — where life, death, and the liminal spaces between are rendered in brushstrokes both haunting and healing. Robert Whitson’s new body of work, How To Breathe, offers a visual meditation on fragility, memory, and stillness, asking us to pause, to witness, and to simply be.

This exhibition is part of the gallery’s ongoing commitment to showcasing local Ballarat talent — each month, a different artist fills the gallery’s intimate space with stories only they can tell. Whitson’s paintings, layered with emotional gravity and subtle beauty, are no exception.

Whether you’re drawn to the contemplative or simply seeking a slow moment in a fast world, this exhibition welcomes all. The gallery is neurodiversity-friendly, accessible to mobility aid users, and equipped to support deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors.

Gallery hours are open during event days only. No ticket required — just show up, breathe deep, and let the art breathe with you.

Contact: theoldbutchersshopgallery@gmail.com or find them on Instagram at @theoldbutchersshopgallery.