The exhibition - 'Between Nature and Sin' - features a decade of past paintings, photographs, videos, and the premiere of 'Cowboy Country', David Griggs' first feature film.

Mr Griggs explores the darker undercurrents of human existence. His work, predominantly portraiture, focuses on the human condition, drawing on political imagery, underground media, local histories and personal experience. Famous for his bold approach, he exposes the raw underbelly of society.

His work is often collaborative, engaging directly with communities while remaining sensitive to the ethical and moral obligations this demands.

For the last 10 years Griggs has resided in the Philippines and has created a significant body of work that reveals the social hierarchies and underground culture of his adopted home.

"Manila has challenged, broken and rebuilt Griggs in countless ways, as have his collaborations," curator Megan Monte said.

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"This is encapsulated in the series of work presented in 'Between Nature and Sin', Griggs' most ambitious and challenging project to date."

Mr Griggs' examination of the issues that affect his adopted home of the Philippines continues in 'Cowboy Country', which follows the story of a kidnapped American-Filipino teenager held captive for ransom.

Set in a fishing village of one of the Philippines' remote islands, the film features leading Filipino actors Soliman Cruz, the late Dante Perez, and Melanie Tejano

'Between Nature and Sin' was first presented at Campbelltown Arts Centre in October, 2017, and has toured nationally through Museums and Galleries of NSW.

A comprehensive high school education resource has been developed by Campbelltown Art Centre for use by teachers and students before and after visiting the exhibition. High schools are encouraged to book either a self-guided or educator-led visit to the exhibition.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australian Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

Contact the gallery on 6393 8133 for more information.