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A PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT MAY-JUNE 2010 ::MOTION PICTURES :A SERIES OF PHOTOS MADE WHILST DRIVING A CAR
i recently made a series of photos whilst driving my car between Byron Bay and Lismore. i taped the camera to the dash and had some fun in photoshop transforming some of the dullest photos in the universe... [into something - hopefully - a little less dull....!]
click here to see!
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The Magic Faraway Tree : A journey into literature through the eyes of the artist. Opening 6pm friday August 6th 2010 exhibition continues until August 23rd
A new exhibition opening August 6 at Retrospect Galleries explores literature and words through the eyes of the artist, showcasing works inspired by books and stories and random words beginning with the letter ‘p’. The show features works from my recent series A thousand words or more to make a picture, alongside selected works by Sarah Harvey, Michelle Dawson, John Smith, Zom Osborne, Kareena Zerefos and Shaun Tan.
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EASTCOASTERS :: CROSS CITY EXPERIENCE a group show presented by VEGAS SPRAY Opening night 9th July 2010 6pm - 10pm Exhibition runs 9th - 15th July 2010 Bleeding Heart Gallery 166 Ann Street, Brisbane
Eastcoasters brings together artists from along the eastcoast of Australia - SYDNEY, LISMORE, BYRON BAY, GOLD COAST & BRISBANE - in a group exhibition, to showcase the similarities and differences in their practice, and how this is influenced by individual city culture. Artists include Ross McMaster, Joanna Kambourin , Darren Bryant, Dolores Cupcake, Joran Stamatakakos, Jennifer Clarke, Oliver Wilcox, Lucy Broomhall, Alison Lorenzo, Vaughn Pinxit, Caroline Morin, Christine King.
come meet and be merry with the artists on opening night!
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DRAWING PROJECT MAY 2010 ::VIEWFINDING: A COLLECTION OF POSTCARDS, SLIDES & POSTAGE STAMPS FROM DIGGERS CAMP
my latest drawing project is a site-based one, drawing (ha!) on a field trip made to Diggers Camp on the far north coast of NSW, and has been an interesting [for me] exploration into the use of both photography and masking tape (is my new friend!) as drawing media. the starting point of the project was an ephemeral sculpture i made by wrapping a dead tree with masking tape and drawing on the tape. i then applied this concept to my collection of photographs (taken on the trip) to create a body of work from....
click here to see a little slideshow i put together of selected images, installation views and a sound piece i made as part of the project...
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DRAWING PROJECT MARCH/APRIL 2010 ::PAPER TRAILS AND STRINGS AND THINGS : A WALKING DRAWING PROJECT
i have just been experimenting with the idea of walking as the basis of making artwork... and exploring a wide range of different media - paper, string, charcoal, graphite, pastels, ink, food colouring, dishmops, photography and video - a myriad of different ways to represent something as simple as a walk....
click here to see a quick slideshow of selected works and some installation views, as well as 2 video pieces i made as part of the project...
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Retrospect Galleries at ART MELBOURNE 2010 Royal Exhibition Centre, Carlton, Melbourne. 22-25 April 2010.
Retrospect Galleries makes its debut appearance in Melbourne this month at ART MELBOURNE, at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton. This is one of the largest and most exciting art fairs in the country, and i have a few small works going down alongside fabulous works by Kellie O'Dempsey, Nikky Morgan-Smith, Michelle Dawson, John Cottrell, Katka Adams, Hilary Hermann, Rodney Black, Shane Martin, Rick Shearman, Alberto Sanchez, Ross Tamlin, Jan Van Dij [just to name a few!]
Retropect Galleries will be at Stand No. 14
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inRetrospect 10 - Book Launch & Xmas bash 5.30pm saturday december 12th 2009
Retrospect is thrilled to announce that they've recently published a new full colour 140 page book introducing 34 fantastic artists. InRetrospect 10 includes Q & A style interviews and 3 full pages of images for: Alberto Sanchez, Anna Nordstrom, Bennett, Cornelia Burless, Daniel Clemmett, Dave Bowers, Dennis Ropar, Dolores Cupcake, Doug Bartlett, Erika Mayer, Fawn Gehweiler, Fiona Kennedy-Altoft, Hilary Herrmann, James Looker, James McMillan, Jan Van Dijk, John Cottrell, Johnny Romeo, Kareem Rizk, Kareena Zerefos, Kelsey Brookes, Kevin Tran, Laura Skerlj, Luke Taaffe, Mia Taninaka, Michelle Dawson, Nic Plowman, Nick Morris, Nikky Morgan Smith, Noel Hart, Rick Shearman, Sarah Harvey, Simon DeGroot Stephen Phibbs and Troy Archer BOOK LAUNCH SPECIAL: attend the launch and get 2 copies for $25 (RRP $20 each)!!
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petits travaux : exhibition of small works Opening 6pm friday november 27th 2009 exhibition continues until December 12th
Retrospect's annual affordable art show - just in time for Christmas. Miniature works with prices to match, from a selection of Retrospect's most popular artists, including: Alle Scott, Charly Wrencher, Cornelia Burless, Dolores Cupcake, Hilary Herrmann, James McMillan, Jan Rae, Jez Mead, John Cottrell, Kareem Rizk, Kareena Zerefos, Luke Taaffe, Simon Degroot, Snatchez, Snick and more...
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Revolution of ART : urban aRt exhibition Opening 6-9pm friday july 24th 2009 exhibition continues until August 13th
Boldest art show in Byron Bay to coincide with Splendor in the Grass music festival. With original paintings, sculptures and fine art prints from a carefully selected group of celebrated and emerging urban and graffiti artists. Artists include: Kelsey Brookes (USA), Ginza LAb (Japan), glass LOve (France), Vilchez/LAB (Spain), Doug BArlett (Oz), NumbSkull (oZ), Snatchez (: ), Dolores Cupcake and many more...
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tHE bLUE bIRDY pRESENTS******** WAY OUT WEST from MELBOURNE Vietnamese and African infused jazz April 1st, 2009, 7pm $15 : dolorescupcake studio + gallery
it is with great pleasure that the Blue Birdy invites you to enjoy a night in my studio with Way Out West, an acclaimed world-jazz group from Melbourne, featuring Peter Knight, Dung Nguyen, Ray Pereira, Paul Williamson, Howard Cairns + Dave Beck. Way Out West has developed a unique and alluring sound, which blends Vietnamese and African influences with jazz in a surprising and vibrant manner.... have a listen here. Come on down this wednesday!! |
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07.03.09 i have officially turned pirate... and... finally... launched this NEW version of my website!!!! woohoo!!!!
thanks for dropping by!
NOW LET'S GO SAILING FOR TRRRRRREASURRRRRRRE!!
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13.02.09 having spent a month in europe over christmas and new years, in the snow, hanging out with darth vader [who incidentally is not luke sywalker's father and is also known as jeff, jeff vaderrr...], skiing, and OD-ing on art galleries, i have returned to australia somewhat unwillingly, to melt in the heat but kinda ready to make lots of white work in 2009... i think... stay tuned...
detail of small charcoal and pastel scribble [drawing] i did of the view over the trainlines coming into paris.... mmm... paris |
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12 x 12 art for the tree : exhibition : december 06 - 17 2008 Retrospect Galleries invites you to 12 x 12 art for the tree, a group exhibition featuring an exciting range of miniature works from a mix of established and emerging artists, presented in 12x12inch and 12x12cm format. Artists featured include: Luke Taaffe, Nic Plowman, Snick, Karyn Fendley, Andy Kabanoff, Fiona Kennedy-AltoffSarah Harvey, Doug Bartlett, Alberto Sanchez, Noel Hart, John Cotterll and me... [[you'll get to see the end result of my block mania....]] opening night friday december 05, from 6pm
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14.10.08 i am officially going crazy. i'm ready to burn them. i hate them. they can go to hell. painting on wood is like licking sandpaper. it's horrid.
pictured here - works in progress Fucking Hell blocks |
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splendour in the grass 2008 As part of the Where Mighty Giants Dwell Urban Art Exhibition, Retrospect Galleries installed a 40metre wall at Splendour in the Grass 2008. I was one of 7 artists selected to paint a live mural on the wall, alongside Ironlak sponsored graff artists from brisbane. It was um pretty crazy [especially constructing the wall....] and very fun. and i got to see Sigur Rós - musical highlight of 2008 so far!! woohoo!
Pictured here, me, painting mural titled “Splendid”. |
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where mighty giants dwell : urban art exhibition : opening night Opening night was pretty exciting - lots of V and young happy people bouncing around amongst some really hot cutting edge art - very refreshing for byron bay. i was really tired after constructing a wall at splendour and running around organising artworks, sculptures, kids and turntables... but i think a good night was had by all... watch out though - if you drink 4 Vs it's hard to sleep...
pictured here, me with my painting Messages From Above Photo by Jeff Dawson |
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where mighty giants dwell : urban art exhibition : aug 01-17 2008 Retrospect Galleries in conjunction with Stupidkrap are hosting a radical group show titled Where Mighty Giants Dwell in Byron Bay to coincide with the annual Splendour in the Grass festival. With works from a carefully selected group of over 40 celebrated and emerging urban and graffiti artists, the exhibition includes paintings, prints, art toys and hard-to-find art print clothing. Artists include Buff Monster, Kelsey Brookes, Ben Frost, Kill Pixie, XXZilla, Doug Bartlett, James McMillan and me opening night friday august 01, 6-10pm with guest DJ from the Vines
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