Soak is an invitation to collectively restore and revitalise mentally, emotionally and physically within the shared experience of a healing magnesium-rich foot bath. An inclusive, safe and playful sanctum held over two weekends in May, Wreckers Artspace will become a wellness destination. Concerns around the increase of diagnosed magnesium deficiencies in our bodies and decreasing […]
Echo & Bounce is a record store, cafe and community space in a near-century old building, south of the river in ‘Woolloongabba’ (a Turrbal word that means ‘whirling waters’). Our Open House events are a chance to invite along and platform a broad range of creative people with unique connections to this place, to share […]
This exhibition reflects upon the geological and urban morphologies of Brisbane, and South-East Queensland, through architectural drawing, models and digital scanning. In the nineteenth century, John Ruskin and others had first argued for the connection between geology and aesthetics, at the same time as Australia was experiencing rapid industrialisation. Current advances in geological and architectural […]
Globally, substantial amounts of land are dedicated to car parks – in Meanjin [Brisbane], there are 25,633 parking spaces in the CBD alone. FORMS OF ASSEMBLY is a public art intervention and workshop activation that critically re-imagines car park spaces as a resource for community connection and collaboration. Situated in Jacob Lane, this project reexamines […]
Born and educated in Tasmania, Michael lived and travelled in the Northern Territory for many years before finally settling in Brisbane. Since 1985, he has continued to work as a multi-disciplinary artist as well as a gallerist, project curator, and consultant with extensive experiences across contemporary Australian First Nation art forms and issues. In 1990 […]
A forward thinking experience focusing on the cutting edge of technology and music in the club environment. Local technological genius Isaac LDVJ will be installing holographic imagery to hover above the audience while they experience the new age of electronic music featuring DJ’S Neesha Alexander, Update Prayer & Polyharmony. Along with the hologram, Abstract Human […]
90 Seconds to Midnight is a solo exhibition by artist Matthew Newkirk and is the culmination of his research during his PhD Fine Art candidature. Newkirk’s knowledge champions the use of art and creative practice as a platform to inform, instigate critical dialogue and bring about positive change. The context of this exhibition is our […]
Interweaving and blurring the lines between surrealism, poetry, and the absurdity of life. You will see only what your heart permits. Each line, embalmed with hope and desolation beckons you to dive in deep. Will you explore or be transfixed by the myriad of fine details? Charcoal and graphite has never looked so colourful, capturing […]
Does Digital design have a place in the tool kit of contemporary ceramic art practice, or do centuries old methods of construction still prevail when working with clay? Bluehouse porcelain is owned and operated by Brisbane based Ceramic Artist Simon Suckling. Simon is a second-generation potter who has worked in clay for 35 years. Bluehouse […]
Bag End Studio is proud to present this introductory metalsmithing and handsawing workshop by Meekz Contemporary Jewellery as part of BRISBANE ART DESIGN. Under the guide of Silversmith Jemica Ostrofski, learn how to design and fabricate textured jewellery using recycled metals. The basic metalsmithing techniques of mark making and hand sawing will be explored using […]
