Strange Alchemy – The Glass Worlds of Tom Moore & Nick Mount at Sydney Contemporary, Booth E04, 10-14 September, Carriageworks, Sydney.
Tom Moore transforms his booth into a surreal landscape alive with fantastical glass creatures. Â Immersive and imaginative, his installation draws viewers into a vibrant world of storytelling and visual delight.
At Sydney Contemporary he will be debuting 4 limited edition prints, one of which, Manic City is pictured above.  Tom states, ‘I am particularly excited to show the printed images alongside the photographed objects; this enables them to be seen in conversation with each other and within their unnatural habitats.  Playing with Photoshop allows the introduction of uncanny digital interventions such as multiple copies and transformations of scale and hue.  Applying this treatment to object so inseparably imbedded in ancient processes is intentionally confusing.  At first glance, Manic City may look like another delicious nightmare plopped out by artificial intelligence, however all these things are real-artifice, and the compositing is ‘hand-mande’.
These constructed images spur me to wonder about the role of contemporary craft skills in an art world. Â I think they are hilarious, exciting and tremendously satisfying.’
Alongside the prints will be nineteen glass creatures, seventeen of which are being shown for the first time. Â They aim, as usual, to defy gravity and to melt the coldest heart.
Anna Grigson, Director of SABBIA remarks, ‘glass remains a medium of endless inspiration – celebrated for its natural beauty and the extraordinary skill it demands. Â These exhibitions offer an intimate glimpse into the creative realms of two masterful artists, revealing how each continues to expand the possibilities of their craft in bold and beautiful ways.’
Tom and Nick will be taking part in two talks over the course of the Fair.
Wednesday 10 September (VIP Collector Preview), 5-6pm, Booth E04
In Conversation: The Glass Worlds of Tom Moore + Nick Mount
Join Rebecca Evans, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the Art Gallery of South Australia, as she explores the strange alchemy behind the work of two leading Australian glass artists. Â This engaging discussion reveals the imaginative forces and technical mastery that define Tom Moore and Nick Mount’s distinctive creative paths.
Friday 12 September, 5-5:30pm Booth E04
Artist Floor Talk: Strange Alchemy
Step into the glass worlds of Tom Moore and Nick Mount in this intimate walkthrough of their exhibitions at Sydney Contemporary. Â Gain insight into their materials, methods, and inspiration as they share the transformative power and expressive possibilities of contemporary glass.
Please visit SABBIA Gallery for more information on the works in the show.
Sydney Contemporary runs 11-14 September, 2025 at Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, Sydney.
‘It is Australasia’s premier art fair – the largest and most diverse gathering of leading contemporary art galleries from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and around the world.’ Â Tickets available: sydneycontemporary
Wednesday 10 September 2pm-8pm VIP Preview
Thursday 11 September 11am-5pm General Entry, 4:30pm-8pm Art Night
Friday 12 September 11am-4pm General Entry, 4:3-pm-8pm Friday Night
Saturday 13 September 11am-6pm General Entry
Sunday 14 September 11am-5pm General Entry
Photography: Grant Hancock
