Thursday, January 23, 2014

HOLIDAY AND MEMORY





HOLIDAY + MEMORY  
20th Century Australia at Play
16 November 2013 - 23 February 2014

If anyone is around Penrith why not pop into the gallery for a great show about holiday and memory. The images above where taken on a summer road trip on the Queensland Coast. Aaahh the memories.

‘This exhibition investigates the annual holiday experience of mid-twentieth century Australia. Dark nights, caravans, winding roads and oversized pineapples loom large upon the horizon, summoning memories of romantic sunsets and eerie shadows. Memories of fun in the sun, surf and bush retreats are accompanied by recollections of vinyl car seats, cries of 'are we there yet' dripping ice creams, flies and Aerogard; all typifying that beloved long, hot Australian summer. On show in the main Gallery are the works of twenty-nine visual artists, across various mediums including photography, painting, moving image and installation.  If you would like more information, then that is right here.


Sunday, January 12, 2014

CALIFORNIA DREAMING




'Gadens Brisbane reception has been transformed with a vibrant exhibition that explores Californian style.The colourful installation has been curated in celebration of Gadens’ sponsorship of Queensland Art Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, California Design 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way.


Gadens’ Brisbane reception has been transformed with a vibrant exhibition that explores Californian style.
The colourful installation has been curated in celebration of Gadens’ sponsorship of Queensland Art Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, California Design 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way.
Until February 2014, visitors to Gadens’ reception area will be treated to a visual feast of California-inspired pieces and modernist Australian design objects, including a Harley Davidson motorcycle, a collection of original modernist chairs, and a 1965 Rickenbacker electric guitar and 1960 Fender Jazzmaster. Also included in the exhibition are several pieces by Australian artists, such as Anna Carey’s fictional reconstructions of distinctive houses and motels built in the fifties and sixties, characterised by their ice-cream colours and mid-century styling.
California Design 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way, which starts from 2 November at Queensland Art Gallery, will introduce Australian audiences to a broad spectrum of industrial, architectural, commercial, fashion and craft design from California. Included in the broadly appealing exhibition are objects by acclaimed designers Charles and Ray Eames as well as household names, Levi Strauss and Mattel.
- See more at: http://www.gadens.com.au/News/Pages/California-Dreaming-at-Gadens.aspx#sthash.17dfQurl.dpuf
Gadens’ Brisbane reception has been transformed with a vibrant exhibition that explores Californian style.
The colourful installation has been curated in celebration of Gadens’ sponsorship of Queensland Art Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, California Design 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way.
Until February 2014, visitors to Gadens’ reception area will be treated to a visual feast of California-inspired pieces and modernist Australian design objects, including a Harley Davidson motorcycle, a collection of original modernist chairs, and a 1965 Rickenbacker electric guitar and 1960 Fender Jazzmaster. Also included in the exhibition are several pieces by Australian artists, such as Anna Carey’s fictional reconstructions of distinctive houses and motels built in the fifties and sixties, characterised by their ice-cream colours and mid-century styling.
California Design 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way, which starts from 2 November at Queensland Art Gallery, will introduce Australian audiences to a broad spectrum of industrial, architectural, commercial, fashion and craft design from California. Included in the broadly appealing exhibition are objects by acclaimed designers Charles and Ray Eames as well as household names, Levi Strauss and Mattel.
- See more at: http://www.gadens.com.au/News/Pages/California-Dreaming-at-Gadens.aspx#sthash.17dfQurl.dpuf
Gadens’ Brisbane reception has been transformed with a vibrant exhibition that explores Californian style.
The colourful installation has been curated in celebration of Gadens’ sponsorship of Queensland Art Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, California Design 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way.
Until February 2014, visitors to Gadens’ reception area will be treated to a visual feast of California-inspired pieces and modernist Australian design objects, including a Harley Davidson motorcycle, a collection of original modernist chairs, and a 1965 Rickenbacker electric guitar and 1960 Fender Jazzmaster. Also included in the exhibition are several pieces by Australian artists, such as Anna Carey’s fictional reconstructions of distinctive houses and motels built in the fifties and sixties, characterised by their ice-cream colours and mid-century styling.
California Design 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way, which starts from 2 November at Queensland Art Gallery, will introduce Australian audiences to a broad spectrum of industrial, architectural, commercial, fashion and craft design from California. Included in the broadly appealing exhibition are objects by acclaimed designers Charles and Ray Eames as well as household names, Levi Strauss and Mattel.
- See more at: http://www.gadens.com.au/News/Pages/California-Dreaming-at-Gadens.aspx#sthash.17dfQurl.dpuf

Sunday, December 8, 2013

FIBRO COAST




 This image is a snow dome I created for the Graphic Identity for the exhibition 'Fibro Coast' which will be held at the Gold Coast City Art Gallery February 15 - March 23, 2014. 'The exhibition features works by artists who holidayed here from the 1920s such as Vida Lahey and Ethel Carrick Fox and then continues with new work by contemporary artists who including Anna Carey, Bruce Reynolds, Rebecca Ross and Elaine Campaner have been invited to respond to the continuing resonance of these structures within the rapidly changing beach front environment For more information click here.


Thursday, August 8, 2013

SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY


I am very excited to be involved in Australia's new Art Fair this year Sydney Contemporary, please feel free to read my interview

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

JOSEPHINE ULRICK AND WIN SCHUBERT PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD


The work Pacific Moon has been acquired for the Gold Coast City Art Gallery Collection for the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.