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3012 – 2012 Exhibition by Sarah Watt

We are excited to present 3012 – 2012 a local story in images by Sarah Watt. If Sarah Watt wasn’t so god-damn-nice, she would definitely be one of those over achieving creatives that we would all secretly love to hate! In 2005 she scooped an AFI for best writer and director with Look Both Ways as well as winning major international awards, including Venice and Toronto Film Festivals. In 2009 she wrote and directed My Year Without Sex. Her work is represented in the permanent collection at MOMA, New York. She wrote and illustrated the children’s picture book, Clem Always Could (Lothian press). AND this week she is launching her co written memoir (with William McInnes) 'Worse things happen at Sea' (Hachette), photographically illustrated by, of course, Sarah. She has obviously been very very busy and we are honoured that Sarah has squeezed in some time to do something with us! Exhibition Dates 24th October till 13th November Gallery Hours Tues–Saturday 10am to 5.30pm, Sundays 12 to 5pm         3012 - 2012 draws an emotional connectedness to the suburban landscape through rendered photography as Sarah Watt explores her relationship with the local neighborhood in West Footscray. The exhibition is also the official launch of Sarah Watts’ Calendar 3012 - 2012. Produced by Leanne Evans, this uniquely local calendar depicts images from the exhibition.

Niches @ City Library

Jos Van Hulsens work is now on display at the City Library in Flinders lane until August 30. The work is part of the Niches @ City Library initiative. The program will showcase a different artists work each month. Artworks will be displayed in glass cases throughout the library. Jos's work explores the spiritual connection to land, which is examined through found materials including, bones, leaves and suburban refuge. The City Library is located at 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm, Friday 8am – 6pm, Saturday 10 – 5pm and Sunday 12 - 5pm. [gallery link="file"]  

SLAMin Opening

Opening night for the SLAMin exhibition was a huge success.  The SLAMin opening night saw a fantastic turn out and great mix of people – skaters, art lovers, locals and friends were all in fine form! Unfortunately I forgot my camera on the opening – doh! But thanks to Mark Kent from WPS Video Productions (MK MOSS Crew) we have do some pics from the night. [gallery link="file" columns="4"]

SLAMin Exhibition

  OPENING 21st July 6 - 8pm Show runs from  22nd July - 31st July SLAMin exhibition forms part of the 2011 State of Design Festival. Artists will explore the relationship between the skater and the urban landscape through various mediums. The theme for this years festival is "Design that Moves".  Although the skate board theme could be seen as a literal interpretation, SLAMin seeks to explore more deeply the transient nature of skate culture. Presented by Post Industrial Design. Exhibitors Jos Van Hulsen, Sarah Watt, Baby Guerilla, Steve Leadbeater, Thuy Vy, John Santucci, Karenne Rees, Kial Menadue.

Moth Series

Flight is explored through moths, aeroplanes and ethereal winged creatures. In this series of work I am concerned with the moment of metamorphosis and transcendence. A spiritual connection to land is examined through found materials including, bones, leaves and suburban refuge. These are worked in to pieces that hope to bring balance between the masculine and feminine. This work also attempts to draw on environmental issues the battle between nature, human excess and environmental degradation. Moths morphing into machines, – the war for survival is on. [gallery link="file"]

Between Earth and Sky

EXHIBITION 26 August - 5 September 2010 Between Earth and Sky is an exhibition put together by three artist; Sarah Watt, Jos Van Hulsen and Jacqueline Flintcroft. As well as sharing a creative vision and a wine or two on the weekends, the three artists reside in the same suburban street in West Footscray. What makes this exhibition unique is that all three have interpreted this theme from a very intuitive place and all take their audiences between the cracks of reality to a profound place of feeling. In this exhibition Jos Van Hulsen is concerned with that something in between. The moment of metamorphous and birth of something new. Flight is explored through moths, aeroplanes and ethereal winged creatures that deliver the audience to a moment of transcendence. Van Hulsens work is very organic and fluid. Spiritual themes are explored through found materials including, bones, leaves and suburban refuge, that are worked in to pieces that somehow bring together the masculine and feminine into perfect harmony. Sarah Watt, Better known for her award winning film, Look Both Ways and more recently My Year without Sex, has once again managed to transcribe her suburban landscapes with something deep and spiritual. Watt’s work successfully manages to capture that moment we all have when we glimpse that shadow in the corner of our eye. Dr Who fans would relate to the analogy that Watt has somehow found that crack in the universe and allows us to see two worlds momentarily collide. An avid pilot and flight enthusiast, Jaqueline Flintcroft allows her viewers a glimpse of her world in the air. Aerial landscapes are meticulously rendered through three-dimensional boxes placed together like a jigsaw. The effect is a beautiful rendering of the landscape through abstract objects. The use of colours and subtle tones conjure a deep connection with the Australian landscape. For art enthusiasts who are content just to feel and experience I suggest this is a show for you. None of the artists here are concerned with intellectual or moral rhetoric; all are just content for audiences to view the work from a personal place. Between Earth and Sky runs from the 27th of August to the 5th of September at Brightspace Gallery, 8 Martin St, St Kilda. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sat 12 – 6pm and Sunday 1-5pm. [gallery link="file"]