This time round i did caricatures of everyone who rocked up.  Here are the end results from left to right – Toby, Ryan, Michael, Simon and Mel. Follow the links to check out their respective websites and amazing art.

My first public exhibition along with 5 other talented local artists. Check out the details below…

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 Facebook event is here.

Location: KURB Gallery, 214 William St, Northbridge

Opening Day: 2pm – 7pm, Saturday 17th April 2010

Additional Open Hours:
12pm-5pm, Sunday 18th April
11am-4pm, Mon 19th -Thurs 22nd April

Light refreshments will be provided at the opening.

Artworks are available for sale.

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.blogspot.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.

WHAT IS “THE STRAWBERRY”?
Made for The Door Post Film Project, The Strawberry is is the first official film by SARfilms Productions. Written by Steve McCall, Directed & Edited by Stefan Androv Radanovich, Cinematography by Dave Le May and Produced by Stuart Mackenzie. Made with a budget of $1,200AU, The Strawberry is a great example of the passion, talent and generosity of local WA filmmakers.

Check it out here: http://www.thedoorpost.com/joy/thestrawberry. It features a sketchbook with some of my artwork in it, including the strawberry itself.

The Strawberry, lovingly hand-painted with graphic tablet in Photoshop

If you like, please vote and also join the group on facebook.

Piece

Based on actual event :-S