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Drawing the Line – Where Art and Architecture Meet

About This Event

 

Art and architecture share a rich boundary, each grounded in expression but oriented toward different ends. Art speaks to emotion and identity; architecture, while equally expressive, responds to context, material, and human need.

Architect and artist Chris Johnson joins artist-designer Alex Ritchie to explore how drawing bridges idea and form, emotion and structure. Both share a lifelong passion for drawing as a way of thinking, seeing, and making. Chris has travelled the world sketching the built environment, finding joy and solace in quiet moments with pen and paper. Drawing, for him, is contemplation that connects him to place in a deeper way.


Alex brings a complementary perspective from years designing and managing major cultural landmarks, museum exhibitions, and brand experiences—projects that fuse creativity, narrative, and precision. His work shows how design can move beyond function to create meaning, transforming the built environment into emotional and cultural experiences.


Together, they explore how art, culture, and architecture converge to create spaces reflecting shared values, expressing identity, and enriching the urban fabric. From ancient temple geometry to digital design’s fluidity, Drawing the Line shows how lines tell stories, form evokes feeling, and the union of art and architecture transforms structure into experience.

The Speakers


CHRIS JOHNSON (AO)

Chris has travelled the world sketching the built environment, finding joy and solace in quiet moments with pen and paper. Drawing, for him, is contemplation—a practice that connects him to place in a deeper, more meaningful way. His sketchbooks capture not just buildings, but the essence of the spaces and cultures he encounters.


ALEX RITCHIE 
Artist & Designer

Alex brings a complementary perspective from years designing and managing major cultural landmarks, museum exhibitions, and brand experiences—projects that fuse creativity, narrative, and precision. His work demonstrates how design can move beyond function to create meaning, transforming the built environment into emotional and cultural experiences.


What to Expect

An Evening of Conversation & Connection

Together, Chris and Alex will explore:
    • How drawing bridges idea and form, emotion and structure
    • The role of sketching in architectural thinking and creative process
    • Where art, culture, and architecture converge to create meaningful spaces
    • How spaces can reflect shared values, express identity, and enrich the urban fabric
    • The journey from ancient temple geometry to digital design's fluidity
    • How lines tell stories and form evokes feeling

This is an informal, engaging evening—perfect for architects, designers, artists, and anyone curious about the creative process behind the spaces we inhabit.


DATE

19 March 2026

TIME

05:30 PM Sydney Time

COST

$ 45.00

LOCATION

Wilkhahn Forum Sydney

74/80 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia