There is a common misconception that the purpose of highly crafted work is to primarily demonstrate technique or skill. Craft based practices may be less likely deemed as conceptual. Reflective material requires a spatial engagement; as you move, so does the reflection. The nature of highly polished, reflective material is to blur the division between […]
In an industrial-chic converted builder’s yard and warehouse you will find a community hub playing host to an open air food truck event every Friday night. With a choice of food trucks, local musicians and cool bar offerings we are already a well known secret amongst Albion’s locals. So grab your best people (and friendly […]
Situated in Brisbane, Perides Art Projects was founded in 1984 by Phillip Piperides and is one of the most respected and prestigious “fine arts” foundries in Australia specializing in casting bronze and aluminum sculptures. On 22 May, join artists Hiromi Tango, Kim Ah Sam, and Director of IAM Projects, Simon Koger as they come together […]
Arryn Snowball is an Australian artist who has been living and working in Berlin for the last 7 years. Snowball’s painting is multidisciplinary and process based, often involving material and form complexity. While you visit Jan Manton Gallery, catch the Nathan Shepherdson poetry event featuring more of Arryn’s work! […]
Known for being one of the city’s premiere creative learning institutions, come and explore the work of the industry’s future leaders. This free open day includes exhibitions from a handpicked selection of students and alumni. Contributing faculties include; Diploma of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Visual Arts and Visual Communications, Bachelor of Photography, and Diploma of […]
Deadly Threads is a new showcase examining Indigenous shirts – born from protests in the 1970s and evolving as permanent mainstays in wardrobes across Australia. In Deadly Threads, see over 170 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designed singlets, t-shirts, polo shirts, and jerseys. From colourful sporting jerseys to protest and artists shirts, Deadly Threads looks […]
Grey Hand Press is a printmaking studio providing contract printing and publishing options for local and international artists. Their mission is to make printmaking an accessible medium for artists and to provide fine art print education to printmakers of all ages. During BAD 2021, Grey Hand Press will open its pressroom to visitors with live […]
Join artists Jordan Azcune, Kirralee Robinson, design studio Five Mile Radius and curator Jenna Green as they discuss the exchange of ideas and collaborative making they’ve been working on for the past 6 months. Surrounded by their experiments, the group will take you through the materials they chose to explore, the different tests they have […]
Get an insight into the ideas and processes behind the Which way? exhibition artistsFiona Omeenyo, Rosella Namok and Samantha Hobson, who will be in conversation with gallery director Michael Eather and others. These established artists will discuss their art and design sensibilities across painting and sculpture. Since 2014, the artists have travelled regularly to Brisbane […]
Which way? is the long-awaited exhibition from contemporary Indigenous artists, Fiona Omeenyo, Rosella Namok and Samantha Hobson. Through their art and design sensibilities – across painting and sculpture – the artists explore the themes of ‘tradition’ and ‘change’ through their chosen subjects. The themes that the artists have individually explored in their art practices involve […]
