Lose yourself in an unforgettable afternoon at Bach in the Dark.
Renowned violinist Peter Tanfield performs solo amid the evocative sculptures of Sam Jinks at QVMAG's powerful new exhibition, Sam Jinks || Mortal Reflections.
Sit and be transported as Peter weaves through the dimly lit rooms of the Art Gallery at Royal Park. Haunting melodies by Bach and other classical composers emerge from the shadows—creating an ethereal atmosphere that interacts seamlessly with Jinks' poignant works.
This unique event invites you to immerse yourself in a space where the boundaries between sound and sight blur, offering a profound and moving sensory journey.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the fusion of classical music and contemporary art in a setting that promises to be both intimate and unforgettable.
About the artist
Peter Tanfield is an internationally acclaimed violinist whose career spans continents and decades. Born in England in 1961, he began playing the violin at the age of four and went on to study with some of the world’s most revered teachers, including Yehudi Menuhin, Igor Ozim, and Herman Krebbers. He is a prize-winner at prestigious competitions such as the Carl Flesch, Mozart, and Bach International Competitions.
Peter has performed as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East, appearing with major orchestras including the Philharmonia, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and West German Radio Orchestra. His collaborations include work with musical legends such as Astor Piazzolla, Itzhak Perlman, and Arvo Pärt, and he has recorded extensively for radio, television, and CD.
In addition to his performance career, Peter has held significant teaching and leadership roles in the UK, Europe, and Australia. He has served as Head of Strings at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Artistic Director of the Adelaide Chamber Orchestra, and led the Australian String Quartet.
Peter has a deep and ongoing connection to Tasmania. He has taught at the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music, served as Artistic Director of the Tasmanian Senior Youth Orchestra and the Derwent Symphony Orchestra, and continues to contribute as Artistic Advisor to the Hobart Chamber Orchestra. His work in Tasmania reflects his commitment to nurturing musical excellence and community engagement through performance and education. He now dedicates himself to performance and professional development projects at institutions in Australia and overseas, most recently in 2023 at Bard College, New York State, USA.
About the exhibition
Step into the imagined world of Sam Jinks, one of Australia’s most prominent contemporary sculptural artists. Renowned for his painstakingly crafted figures, Jinks’ practice reflects upon deeply felt moments of our lived experience.
Sam Jinks || Mortal Reflections marks the first major exhibition in Tasmania by this talented artist — a rare opportunity for audiences to encounter a collection of sculptures not typically accessible to the public.
QVMAG will transform the entire upper level of its Royal Park site into an intimate contemporary art experience. Throughout this exhibition magical figures are held forever suspended within the uncanny realms of Jinks’ sculpted hyperrealism.
Imbued with unguarded emotion and raw vulnerability, this unique presentation is one artist’s invitation to reflect on the mysteries of: life || death, and all in-between.
Sam Jinks || Mortal Reflections
Art Gallery at Royal Park | 2 Wellington St, Launceston
14 June 2025 – 19 October 2025
Free entry | Open daily, 10am to 4pm