Catalogue Essay from the Waldemar Kolbusz solo exhibition, New Works, 1 – 19 April, 2014 at Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne. Looking at the work of Waldemar Kolbusz and one can sense that here the act of painting engenders pictorial discovery. Process becomes adventure as in the spirit of abstract expressionism, he abandons ties to … Continue reading
Catalogue essay from Melbourne based artist Melinda Schawel’s new exhibition, Traverse April 4th – May 18th, 2014, Artspace Mackay, QLD Australia Melinda Schawel has always been drawn to the physicality of creative process, and allowed the non-rational act of making to guide the development of her atmospheric imagery. Previously this affinity for process has led her to … Continue reading
There is something in the simplicity of the invitation, play with me, that perfectly conveys the spirit of aesthetic discovery and lack of pretense within this series of works by emerging artist Cassandra Rijs. Currently completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts, what Rijs sets out to play with … Continue reading
Catalogue Essay for Susan Baird’s forthcoming solo exhibition “Landscape and Light” to be held at Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, 11 – 29, March, 2014 Susan Baird first visited the gold-rush era town of Hill End in 2006, and was immediately captivated by what she refers to as a “landscape of imagination.” This small town scattered … Continue reading
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
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