Dec 11, 2011 | Art, Exhibitions
So I’ve been hitting up the Graduation Shows at NAS, COFA and SCA with friends and fellow art workers to have a look at what the current students/future artists are doing of late. Each show was very different with defining features that come with each School. This post focuses mainly on National Art School. As a COFA (College of Fine Arts) student I was keen to explore the space as it has such interesting heritage and history. Though the buildings all look very similar from the outside, the spaces within are huge, lending to the works inside. It was really nice to see that works weren’t crowded in together, leaving them room to breathe and inhabit. The show felt like an exhibition, not a production line of clashing works piled into a space to maximise on pieces viewed at a time. Unfortunately I can’t say the same for the COFA Grad Show. But you’ll read my rant on that in a future post. As I was only able to make it on the the last day the studios were closed, so there were fewer works on show. Here are some shots of the works we saw that day. Also, a special thanks goes out to the lovely Joshua Philpott for being my photographer for the day. For more information on National Art School visit their website...
Dec 2, 2011 | Art, Exhibitions
A while back I submitted a piece to the 2011 Hornsby Art Prize and not only was my work (His and Hers) accepted, I won the first prize of my category! I was super pleased to accept the award and I also look forward to getting my work out there and into more art prizes. But for now, here are some shots of opening...
Nov 22, 2011 | Art, Exhibitions
Yes, they are finally here! Opening night shots of Affinity at galleryeight are up an available for viewing. To see my original post and details on the show click the link here. I’d like to take this opportunity to say thanks and “great work” to co-curator Maz Dixon and our fantastic artists who all contributed brilliant work! Also a special thanks goes out to Bryce McErlain, our unsung installation hero. Thanks...
Oct 25, 2011 | Art, Exhibitions
Curated by Maz Dixon and Celine Roberts. Show dates: Oct 28th – Nov 17th Join us for drinks with the artists on Oct 28th from 6:30pm at galleryeight, 12 Argyle Place, Millers Point, Sydney, 2000. Affinity is a show about intimacy in all its forms and incarnations involving relationships with the self, the other, places or objects, the physical and the emotional. Artists have called into question the notion of closeness through a wide range of practices and mediums. Loneliness, sexuality, the home, touch and emotional vulnerability are all themes explored by the artists involved. The works beg the question – what is the consequence of bringing such a private concept into a public space? By exposing the concept of intimacy, Affinity invites the audience to enter a private space collectively, sharing their experience of the works together, as companions, provoking the opportunity to touch, feel and interact with the works and each other on a level rarely experienced in the gallery space. Artists: Amanda Humphries Amy Gardner Becky Gibson Celine Roberts Danielle Tam Isabella Andronos Jessica Tse Kath Fries Mandy Schöne-Salter Maz Dixon Yvette Marie...
Aug 21, 2011 | Art, Exhibitions
Tortuga Studios put on a wonderful opening last Saturday the 13th of August featuring a huge list of emerging Sydney based artists. The show has ended, but here are some shots of opening night in case you missed it. Not all of the works depicted are my own. For a full list of artists see the invitation or have a peak at Indie Art &...
Apr 6, 2011 | Art, Exhibitions
Fabrication at galleryeight opened last Friday the 1st of APRIL and we had a great turnout! Below are images of installation and opening night. To find out more about Fabrication visit my last post by clicking the...
