Lorin Clarke (Would That Be Funny?) and Rob McHaffie join Bendigo Art Gallery Curator Emma Busowsky for a conversation about art, satire, and that great wellspring of creative inspiration – family.

Clarke’s idyllic, hilarious and deeply nerdy childhood in the family of beloved satirist John Clarke honed her own keen eye for social observation.

McHaffie’s lively narrative paintings depict his young family alongside a colourful cast of familiar characters, from super cool hipsters to mums and dads, dog walkers and latte drinkers.

Inspired by McHaffie’s solo exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery, this session will explore the value of autobiographical material, probe the fine balance of affection and sting in good satire, and celebrate the joys and challenges of family life.