This exhibition explores the expansive and interconnected nature of contemporary Australian art through the lens of fibre and craft-based disciplines. The exhibition, curated by Glenn Barkley, features over 30 artists and artist groups from across Australia, showcasing diverse approaches to 'fibre' and textile traditions. It presents a range of artworks, including sculpture, photography, painting, and video, with many pieces directly incorporating string as an integral material. The title 'String Theory' implies an expansion and connection across time and space, reflecting the porous, open-ended, and diverse methodologies employed by the featured artists.

The exhibition 'String Theory: Focus on Contemporary Australian Art' is presented as a significant exploration of innovative approaches to fibre and art within a contemporary Australian context. It highlights the work of numerous Aboriginal artists and artist groups, emphasizing their engagement with expanded notions of textile and craft traditions. The exhibition's scope includes diverse media, from sculpture and painting to photography and video, all connected by a conceptual framework of expansion and connection. The inclusion of a commission by Lipaki Marlyaapa underscores the exhibition's focus on traditional and contemporary string-making practices.