Rhonda Davis shares her approach to art curation ahead of the exhibition Eric Smith: The metaphysics of paint which is on at the Macquarie University Art Gallery from June 18th to August 1st 2025. Rhonda is Senior Curator of the gallery and its collection with 25 years of experience.

An extended version of this conversation is available at the Wide Open Air Exchange podcast. 

The photo featuring Rhonda in the gallery was taken by fellow curator Leonard Janiszewski. Rhonda is pictured in front of Eric Smith’s Archibald winning portrait of his dealer Rudy Koman which is on loan from the Art Gallery of NSW.

Eric Smith (1919-2017)
Rudy Komon
1981
oil on canvas
184.1 x 172.4 x 3.9 cm
Art Gallery of New South Wales, purchased 1982
©Estate of Eric Smith
Image © Art Gallery of New South Wales