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14 July 2026
JUMP LEFT PRESENTS
I AIN’T NO FANCY BIRD
A SOLO EXHIBITION OF NEW WORK
BY MAYA TAMANG
I Ain’t No Fancy Bird is a new exhibition of personal yet flamboyant works bylocal Naarm (Melbourne) self-taught artist Maya Tamang. Launching Thursday 23 July 2026, 6–8 pm at Jump Left in the CBD.
This exhibition is the culmination of Tamang’s recent studio practice, an exhibition which focuses on deeply felt portraits of people who are inspirational and important to her. Drawing from classic Hollywood, her paintings channel the playfulness, flamboyance, expressiveness, and exuberance of that era, characteristics similarly personified by her chosen sitters and cultural icons. This exciting new exhibition demonstrates Tamang's commitment to her practice and significant artistic accomplishments to date.
Sim Luttin, Jump Left Director, says: “Jump Left is proud to present this exceptional solo exhibition of deeply personal yet larger than life paintings by local Naarm (Melbourne) artist Maya Tamang. I Ain’t No Fancy Bird exemplifies Maya’s devotion to personal expression and a commitment to the celebration of cultural icons and uninhibited individual identity. This series of portraits captures her admiration for personal flair and flamboyance while also revealing a surprising sensitivity in her subjects, qualities also reflected in the artist’s expressive painting style. This exhibition was made possible with the support of Donkey Wheel House and is not to be missed.”
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