Current exhibit at Newtown ArtSeat

Newtown ArtSeat offers a space where experimental and non-commercial art can be showcased.

You Were Drawn Here

Artist: Nena Salobir

Artist kneeling to install a wall of hand-drawn portraits in a gallery, each unique and arranged in a grid. Black and white photo.

This work will be on display from 6 November 2025 to 12 February 2026

Artist statement

For 10 years Nena has been drawing people while they draw her. The portraits all form part of an ongoing ‘Self Portrait in Society’. In this incarnation, all sittings will take place at the ArtSeat. Nena invites everyone to take part: locals and visitors, artists and non-artists alike. In addition to becoming part of a larger artwork, portraits will be added to the ArtSeat throughout the installation.

To take part, join Nena on Sunday 11 January, 4-7pm to draw and be drawn. Nena may also pop up at random. No luck? Hang out with a pen and paper and find someone to draw. Share your drawings on #YouWereDrawnHere

Keep an eye on Nena’s website for upcoming times and to follow the ongoing project. 

Website: www.selfportraitinsociety.com
Instagram: @agentlips @selfportraitinsociety

Page last updated: 30 Jan 2026