Underneath/Overlooked
An exhibition by Penny Bovell and Gabby Howlett, inspired by the art of terrazzo and the Scolaro family
In the 1950s, Italian immigrants Giuseppe and Anna Scolaro established the Universal Tile Factory in Walyalup (Fremantle), hand-crafting terrazzo tiles from vibrant pigments and Italian marble. Underneath/Overlooked invites you to step into their legacy through silk reproductions of the tile patterns, a hands-on pattern-making game, and photos of the homes where these tiles live today.
Discover the craft behind these striking designs in this unique exhibition that celebrates the Scolaro family’s role, like many immigrant families, in shaping our communities and the design history of Western Australia.
PENNY BOVELL
Penny Bovell (MFA/UWA) works across numerous media for exhibition and site specific installations with a passionate interest in the creation of stories based on social history and the environment. Her artwork is held in the NGA and major Western Australian Collections. Her public artwork can be viewed across the state including integrated artwork for the Western Australian Museum Research and Collection Centre.
GABBY HOWLETT
Gabby Howlett holds a Degree in Sustainable Development from Murdoch University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Social Impact: School of Business and Economics, University of Western Australia. To bring together her passions, education and extensive background in specialist retail and retail management she created her own small business, How Productive, where she works with artists, galleries, arts organisations and museums to produce artist merchandise. She has been working as a product developer for over 8 years, from First Nations merchandise that shares culture, to quilts made from textile waste for remote communities to silk scarves for fancy gallery shops.
- Previously AtCollie Art Gallery (WA)28th January - 23rd February 2025
- Previously At: Carnarvon Library and Gallery (WA)1st March - 25th April 2025
- Previously At: Katanning Gallery (WA)9th August - 20th September 2025
- Previously At: Goldfields Arts Centre (WA)19th January - 27th February 2026
- Previously At: Arts Narrogin (WA)3rd July - 26th July 2026
- Future LocationsBeverley Station Arts (WA)15th August - 4th October 2026
- Future Locations: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre (WA)14th October 2026 - 6th January 2027
Map showing NETS exhibition tour locations across Australia. A text list of the locations follows.
- Collie Art Gallery (WA)
- Carnarvon Library and Gallery (WA)
- Katanning Gallery (WA)
- Goldfields Arts Centre (WA)
- Arts Narrogin (WA)
- Beverley Station Arts (WA)
- Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre (WA)