bennett - can we fly?

january 31, 2012

'can we fly?' is an introspective pop up exhibition of new artworks & installations by sydney based contemporary artist BENNETT. the show consists of mixed media works which are both insights into the development of the artist, as well as visual narratives and explorations of alternative reality and escapism for the audience to break down. challenging values and questioning society and its ability to shape people physically and mentally are both strong under tones of the collection. the show opens saturday 4 february 2012 from midday at blank space gallery, crown st, sydney. more info here - www.b-e-n-n-e-t-t.com

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beastman - cosmic nature

december 05, 2011

element presents 'cosmic nature' - an exhibition of new paintings by beastman. the seeming dominance over our world is illusory and ephemeral. we consider ourselves masters of all creation, but as a species, humanity is insignificant on a cosmic scale, our limited perceptions allow us to only see a fraction of reality. ‘cosmic nature’ is a refreshing new series of paintings by sydney based artist beastman that explores the futuristic and overwhelming idea of nature coming to life in a way we could have never imagined. a new colour palette and further development of his distinctive style, reflects the different elements of our young world, organic lines and the often symmetrical geometric patterns found in nature. whatever meaning or purpose may or may not be invested in these paintings, the deities featured in his ambitious new works are a representation of what lies beyond the boundaries of our imagination, when the cosmic forces of nature eventually reveal the irrelevance of humanity in the universe. this exhibition also acts as a launch for beastman’s first publication. ‘suburban nature’ is a limited edition 60 page zine featuring street art, murals and collaborations created by the artist over 2 years throughout 10 different countries, documenting the journey and development of the artist’s distinct style. the exhibition opens thursday 8 december 2011 7pm-10pm and continues until 18 december at kind of gallery, 72 oxford street, darlinghurst (sydney). more info and zines available to purchase online here - www.beastman.com.au

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daek - still under the influence

december 05, 2011

a composite mesh of graffiti, illustration, fantasy and photo-realism. light and complex, with a hint of lustful attitude. 'still under the influence' exhibits a new selection of pieces capturing daek william’s world of influence and appreciation. throughout his career, an obsession and fascination with the female form has been the strongest theme in daek’s monstrous and detailed canvases. this new exhibition brings his classic work to view and enters into a new period for the artist. using a unique style of laying origami crowns on the heads of his subjects, daek new work depicts the artists who he admires and collaborates with. daek’s deeply personal paintings take on the subject of the influential artist he admires, shares friendships with, and the stories that they have to convey. show opens friday 9 december 2011 7.30pm at rtist gallery, 29 st edmonds rd, prahran (melbourne). more info here - www.rtist.com.au

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surface tension @ ambush gallery

november 22, 2011

aMBUSH gallery proudly presents 'surface tension' - an exhibition featuring artists ELK, heesco (pictured), shida, slug, sofles and sprinkles. the artists will paint and transform the gallery walls, integrating the space itself into their body of works. the show opens friday 25 november 2011 6-9pm and continues until 29 november at aMBUSH gallery, james st, waterloo (sydney). more info here - www.ambushgallery.com

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numskull - mixed messages

november 21, 2011

'mixed messages' is an exhibition of recent works by numskull. in his latest exhibition, numskull offers art lovers a range of concepts and styles, including wooden font collage artworks, sculpture and installation pieces and the signature character paintings that numskull has become recognised for, both locally and internationally. his latest artworks draw from his obsessive passion for typography and the visual data that saturates our city streets, via disruptive advertising, attention seeking information and colour. numskull takes emotion and meaning from this broad pool of mixed messages and filters it down into collaged images that are bold, curious and colourful. using a range of items, such as found materials, custom built wooden pieces and paint on canvas, this body of work is a step forward, which captures audacious ideas that will delight and confuse the viewer. opening thursday 24 november 2011 7-10pm at kind of gallery, oxford street, darlinghurst (sydney). more info and a sneak peak here - www.theopeninghours.com.au

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all things lost

november 21, 2011

'all things lost' is an exhibition of new works by mark alsweiler and max berry. addressing the loss of the noble savage and the resulting dichotomy between reverie and the everyday. max berry lives and works in sydney Australia, his work depicts meditative landscapes and seemingly vulnerable figures, whose calm isolation prompts the viewer to consider the relationship between the actual and the spiritual, agency and fate and the narrative in which they may co-exist. mark alwseiler, born in new zealand, now living an working out of sydney has an affinity with the imagery of yesteryear form the basis of his work. his instantly recognizable acrylic paintings and wooden sculptures often involve themes revolving around a world of contrasts. alsweiler's work sees the beautiful cooperation of opposites and a union where contradiction becomes complement. the show opens thursday 24 november 2011 and continues until december 11 at nine lives gallery, winn st, fortitude valley (brisbane). more info here - wehaveninelives.blogspot.com

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drewfunk - parity

november 21, 2011

'parity' is a solo exhibition of new paintings by drewfunk examining the harmonious themes of balance and equality, present and past, heritage and ancestry, memory and experience. the artworks draw upon both western imagery and oriental symbolism to reference drewfunk’s experience across two cultures; as experienced when the artist moved from malaysia to australia. the artworks explore harmony and equality through the pairing of opposing colours, themes, mediums and cross-cultural art forms. in a step away from drewfunk’s familiar ink works, 'parity' seeks to master the medium of paint through elegant, fluid brushwork. drewfunk’s graffiti and street art roots remain evident within the works, as he combines aerosol techniques with traditional oriental brushwork and symbolism to create a vibrant flare and movement on the canvas. the show opens friday 25 november 2011 6-9pm at paradise hills gallery, 1-9 doonside st, richmond (melbourne). more info here - www.drewfunk.com

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twenty eleven @ hole in the wall

november 20, 2011

twenty eleven is a fremantle based multidisciplinary artist whose practice grew from street art and currently shifts between painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. his work employs layers of text, symbol, code, vivid colour and found objects to create bold and honest works. his latest solo exhibition opens on sunday 20 november from 20:11 (which is quite fitting - 20/11/2011 at 20:11) at hole in the wall gallery, fremantle (perth). more info here - www.hitw.com.au

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water for water - xmas cards

november 18, 2011

eight of australia’s finest visual artists, illustrators and creatives - beastman, numskull, max berry, yok, thomas jackson, phibs, fleur harris and sibella court - have donated their time, creativity and christmas cheer to design original christmas cards exclusively for water for water. by purchasing a pack of christmas cards you’ll be spreading christmas joy further than you think with 100% of the profits from the sale of the cards going directly to providing communities access to clean water. the cards can be purchased from the water for water online store here - www.waterforwater.com

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SELF EST.

november 14, 2011

kirin presents SELF EST. - a four day art event exploring contemporary art from alternative backgrounds, featuring dmote (NYC), jeff canham (SF), ben barretto (perth), horfé (paris) and roid (UK), curated by lo-fi collective’s marty routledge and gallery A.S.’s joseph allen shea. This first installment of SELF EST. investigates the study of letterforms and pavement-based education. SELF EST. presents art created outside the traditional academy that has infiltrated the institution. these art forms may be self-taught, intuitive or born from marginal activities such as commercial art, graffiti or skateboarding. taking motivation from these auxiliary artistic pursuits these artists bring unconventional and unique twists to fine art and are being recognised by galleries and institutions. the events kick off on thursday 17 november 2011 with an exhibition of paintings and installations by roid, horfé and dmote at kind of gallery, 72 oxford street, darlinghurst. then on friday 18 november is an exhibition by jeff canham and ben barretto at gallery AS, 53-55 brisbane st, surry hills. then on saturday at gallery AS from 12-130pm there will be a discussion and Q and A with the artists and experts on unconventional sources for fine art. Followed by mural painting by roid and horfé, and sign painting by jeff canham from 4-9pm at the corner of kippax and little riley streets, surry hills. this event is not to be missed. more info is here - www.selfest.com.au

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