Six local, emerging artists interpret the theme ‘Mythology’ for this exhibition, opening 2-7pm on Saturday 17th April in KURB Gallery’s new space at 214 William St.
The artists participating cross multiple disciplines including oil painting, digital painting, drawing and photography.
The exhibition showcases new works from Richard Healy, Simon Boxer, David Charles Collins, Tanya De Souza-Meally, Jeffrey Phillips, and Jenna Downing.
Artworks are available for sale.
Light refreshments will be provided at the opening.
More details: >>http://facepocalypse.com/mythology
Location: KURB Gallery, 214 William St, Northbridge
Opening Day: 2pm - 7pm, Saturday 17th April 2010
Exhibition Dates: 17th - 22nd April 2010
12-5pm, Sunday 18th April
11am-4pm, Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd April
Price: Free
For futher information, interviews or high resolution images please contact Simon Boxer: m: 0401 660 286 e: sb@simonboxer.com
About the Artists:
Richard Healy - >>http://richardhealyart.com/
Richard is a young artist working in Perth, his work is primarily based around the figure and alluding to the sinister. Painting scenes in which something is about to happen or has just happened, the moment of consideration before, or after an action. Unlike a comic or a film in which the structure is controlled tightly so to create one reading of an image, he aims to create images which allow for multiple interpretations. The works are intended to have a sense of ambiguity, and allow for enough space so the viewer can
draw their own narratives and conclusions.
His paintings combine a wide range of techniques and mediums - acrylic, pencil, charcoal, oil, aerosol and ink. bringing together aspects of street art, comic imagery and drama, and traditional figurative art together onto one canvas.
Simon Boxer - >>http://simonboxer.com
Simon is a self-taught, emerging artist and digital painter based in Perth. His work has a rawness akin to Impressionism, with the graphic influence of his background as a designer and concept artist. His work is based on the idea that creation is more valuable than recreation, as he presents new interpretations of typical mythological archetypes.
The Mythology exhibition sees Simon exhibiting original oil/acrylic paintings for the first and last time before heading overseas to an intensive art course in San Francisco.
David Charles Collins - >>http://www.davidcharlescollins.com
David is an up and coming perth artist who specializes in photography and video media. Based in the Swan Valley his work is reminiscent of a Baroque decadence that will seduce with young bodies in lavish settings emerging from velvet darkness. Graduating with a BA in Art from Curtin University in 2008 his commercial client base includes jewelry designer Sophie Kyron and fashion label Ericaanerica. David’s work has been displayed in several exhibitions including a solo show at Perth Centre of Photography in 2009.
Jeffrey Phillips - >>http://jeffreyphillips.com.au
Jeffrey is a Perth-based freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Two years ago he left his full-time job in the finance sector and began an earnest personal campaign to re-invent himself.
Presently his work spans everything from caricatures, illustrations, t-shirts, posters and logos to storyboarding local films and TV commercials. He is also studying full-time for his Diploma in Graphic Design.
Jenna Downing - >>http://evilgeniusinresidence.com
Jenna is fascinated with just about everything. This causes alternating phases of utter distraction and intense, obsessive concentration. For the last couple of years she has been focusing on fairytales and culture, and the influences of each upon the other. Storytelling is one of the most important skills we can learn, for the uses of enchantment really are endless.
