Rendered predominantly in stark shades of black and white, Godwin Bradbeer’s isolated figures emerge out of the existential void. This recent body of work sees Bradbeer continue a life-long inquiry into often angst ridden questions that surround the human condition, experienced both collectively and individually and located on a metaphysical plane. His vessel for expression … Continue reading
In Art and Chronic Pain – A Self Portrait, artist Soula Mantalvanos shares her experience with chronic pain, which has been a debilitating presence in her life for almost seven years. Soula suffers from Pudendal Neuralgia, a painful nerve condition that developed following an accident where a fit ball that she was sitting on burst, … Continue reading
For many years Savina Hopkins’ practice has involved the synthesis of multiple fragments, creating 2D assemblages greater than the sum of their disparate parts. Often pillaging the musty, dusty domain of old stationery for inspiration, her latest exhibition Close Quarters conjures both visual poetry and meaningful suggestion from source material that would seem incongruous to … Continue reading
I was recently invited to open emerging artist Nicole Macdonald’s exhibition at G3 Artspace at Kingston Arts (Parkdale, VIC). Here are my opening remarks about this talented young artist’s work! In Hidden, Unseen, Unknown Nicole Macdonald presents a body of work that is diverse in its mediums of execution that include etching, lithography and watercolour, but uniform … Continue reading
I was happy to be invited to open an exhibition of etchings by talented emerging artist Rachael Ness, at the Firestation Print Studio on Thursday 5th of September…. here are some images from the show and my intro talk. In this exhibition Rachael Ness has created an impressive set of large format etchings and monotypes … Continue reading
David Frazer is a born story-teller, imparting tales of love, loss, and humour in his exquisitely rendered and finely detailed prints. Working in the mediums of etching, linocut, wood engraving and lithography, Frazer embraces the craftsmanship required by these techniques, and has developed a technical mastery acquired through years of creative practice. His skilful manipulation … Continue reading
Independent Print 14th – 31st August, 2013 A group showcase of independently operated Presses and Print Workshops around Melbourne. Opening Thursday 15th August, 6.00 – 8.00pm @ Firestation Print Studio. Melbourne is a creative town filled with creative practitioners. But, there aren’t a huge amount of opportunities for such practitioners to make a living doing … Continue reading
Colour Without a Name, the latest exhibition by Eolo Paul Bottaro presents an enigmatic series of paintings inspired by the creative contemporaries, urban locales, and historical artworks that have lodged in the artist’s prolific imagination. The cryptic title of this exhibition, which evokes ideas surrounding perception and the limits of understanding, is an appropriate one … Continue reading
Like all things of beauty and rarity found in the natural world, Ian Parry’s paintings contain a kind of pure intensity that immediately transfixes the eye. His vibrant use of colour is wielded with genius mark-making skill that belies the complete confidence of this senior Australian artist. Parry’s paintings are dense and chromatically complex, comprised … Continue reading
Photo-media artist Troy Ruffels extends the boundaries of traditional photography towards a realm of limitless creative possibilities. Observing and recording sites within the Tasmanian wilderness and beyond, Ruffels draws from multiple source images to arrive at his final works. In doing so the artist weaves a highly personal and emotive response to various locations within … Continue reading
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