How to nourish yourself with art during the holiday season? When many galleries take a break from their busy curatorial schedules and go into a refurbishment mode, it can be a little frustrating to get your regular art fix. For example, a couple of years ago on a trip to Versailles, I had the purpose… Read More »
For those who enjoy quirky, original art spaces with lots of character, Tiny Tree Gallery is a hidden Brisbane treasure. Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending an opening night for a solo exhibition of Cameron Seymour’s art, titled “Near and far,” and an exhibit bringing together the innovative thinking of Jeoffrey Schweitzer (“He… Read More »
VIRTUAL EXHIBITION: The gems of the Australian Outback Who does not like to get away for a bit of a re-charge in the country? It could be a quick weekend getaway, or if you are after a more substantial switch off from your everyday life/work/problems, a longer, farther trip may provide a more fruitful immersion… Read More »
If there is one place in Brisbane that can bring together great exhibitions, painting classes of the highest quality, and a versatile art space for both emerging and experienced artists – it is Marcel Desbiens’s studio in Bowen Hills. The latest exhibition at the venue, titled “Painting for Peace,” showcases 52 works from 16 established… Read More »
Once in a while I take a regular ‘pilgrimage’ around art galleries in Brisbane. It is easy enough to concentrate on a particular art area in Brisbane, such as Fortitude Valley: each art hub in town provides just enough stimuli for intense survey viewing which runs out before the brain reaches its overload capacity. And… Read More »
Mystique, translucent images of Italian landscapes caught my eye walking past a contemporary art gallery in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. Having visited Italy last year, I was intrigued by the impressionistic images of stone houses, old bridges and hill-side architecture that seemed to be hundreds of years old. Upon entering the gallery, I discovered a gem… Read More »
A big bowl, paint, and an apron. Every artist starts with a blank canvas. But not every journey arrives at its destination. When this artist fills up his bowl with dark liquid, the journey evolves right before our eyes! We all know the final product. It is the process though that becomes the art –… Read More »
I was really looking forward to this exhibition. Contemporary art practice of five generations of women congregated in one place. Pressed for writing deadlines, I didn’t research the exhibition before my visit. But that shouldn’t be an issue for an opening night visit, right? Wrong. As I entered the room, the attention grabber was a… Read More »
As I approached the Central Plaza tower, the lively lights pouring from inside beamed with enthusiasm. A line of eager visitors lined up outside, all elegantly dressed and keen to get in. My attempt to avoid the line-up by waiting outside turned out a failure – the crowd only grew larger, and I lined up… Read More »
Admittedly, sometimes art is taken a bit too seriously. So if you like your art with a bit of humour (and Australian humour!), this latest solo exhibition by Nigel Sense at Brisbane Modern Art Gallery will be an enjoyable experience for you. Nigel’s unapologetic style is rooted in male identity, guys having ‘stuff’ and just… Read More »