Anna Pappas Gallery: Simon MacEwan & Karyn Taylor

Recently I visited Anna Pappas Gallery (2-4 Carlton Street, Prahran, VIC, 3181). There are two wonderful artists showing; Simon MacEwan's 'The Floating World' and Kᾱryn Taylor's 'Immaterial Alchemy', both showing from 3 September 2015 to 3 October 2015.

'The Floating World' has wonderfully beautiful drawings created by a drawing machine which is also part of the exhibtion. 'Immaterial Alchemy' is a show which plays with light. The perspex artworks look like they are iluminated from within with lights, however it is actually the fluorescent coloured perspex inside creating this illusion.

Enjoy the images.

Simon MacEwan, Australian Dollar, Iron Ore Price 7-2014 - 7-2015, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm

Simon MacEwan, Australian Dollar, Iron Ore Price 7-2014 – 7-2015, 2015, ink on 100% rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm (Image courtesy the artist & Anna Pappas Gallery)

Simon MacEwan, Bitcoin 2009 - 2015, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm

Simon MacEwan, Bitcoin 2009 – 2015, 2015, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm (Image courtesy the artist & Anna Pappas Gallery)

Simon MacEwan, Gold 1968 - 2001, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm

Simon MacEwan, Gold 1968 – 2001, 2015, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm (Image courtesy the artist & Anna Pappas Gallery)

Simon MacEwan, Gold 1968 - 2015, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm

Simon MacEwan, Gold 1968 – 2015, 2015, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm (Image courtesy the artist & Anna Pappas Gallery)

Simon MacEwan, Silver 1960 - 2015, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm

Simon MacEwan, Silver 1960 – 2015, 2015, ink on rag paper, unique state mechanical drawing, 70x70cm (Image courtesy the artist & Anna Pappas Gallery)

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Simon MacEwan, Floating World. 2015, Drawing machine Programing, and automation assistance, by Finn Roberston, 120 X 120 X 110cm

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Simon MacEwan, 'Floating world', 2015

Karyn Taylor, Looped Equation II, 2015
Karyn Taylor, Looped Equation II, 2015, Perspex, 40 x 64 x 6.5cm

Karyn Taylor, shift, 2015

Karyn Taylor, Shift, 2015, perspex, 42 x 30 x 2cm 

Karyn Taylor, Time Loop in 2 parts, 2015

Karyn Taylor, Time Loop In 2 Parts, 2015, Perspex, 70 x 42 x 6.5cm

Karyn Taylor, Time Loop in 2 parts, 2015 room

Kᾱryn Taylor's 'Immaterial Alchemy', 2015

Karyn Taylor

Kᾱryn Taylor's 'Immaterial Alchemy', 2015 

Hologrphic field event IIKaryn Taylor, Holographic Field Event II, 2015, Projected animation, gouache, Dimensions variable

 

Stanislava Pinchuk (Miso): Surface To Air

She has done it again, Stanislava Pinchuk (Miso) new sellout exhibition 'Surface To Air' at Karen Woodbury Gallery (Level 1/167 Flinders Lane, Melbourne) is just beautiful. The very stunningly subtle pin holes on paper have a very poignant message.

"Surface To Air is a mapping of the Ukrainian civil war across landscape topographies & sonic scores. While a nod to the S.T.A missiles used in the conflict, the title also hints at the experience of war from a private perspective, coming up for air in resilience."

Go and see the show as it is even better in person. Enjoy the images…

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Air {Sonic Notation: Car Bomb, Kharkov}  2015, pin holes on paper, 86.0 x 66.8 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Air {Sonic Notation: Bomb Reverberating, Maidan},  2015, pin holes on paper, 86.0 x 66.8 cm (framed)
(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Air {Sonic Notation: Bomb Reverberation, Mariupol} , 2015, pin holes on paper, 86.0 x 66.8 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Scroll: Fireworks to Bombs {Maidan} Firework I, 2015, pin holes on paper, 31.5 x 22.7 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Scroll: Fireworks to Bombs {Maidan} Firework II, 2015, pin holes on paper, 31.5 x 22.7 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Scroll: Fireworks to Bombs {Maidan} Firework III, 2015, pin holes on paper, 31.5 x 22.7 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Scroll: Fireworks to Bombs {Maidan} Firework V, 2015, pin holes on paper, 31.5 x 22.7 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Surface {Textile, Odessa}, 2015, pin holes on paper, 165.0 x 113.5 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Surface {Textile, Kharkov}, 2015, pin holes on paper, 165.0 x 113.5 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)Pinchuk_surface_6_2015_1STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Surface {Textile, Donetsk} ii , 2015, pin holes on paper, 165.0 x 113.5 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Bedsheet Topography II , 2015, pin holes on paper, 19.8 x 12.7 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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STANISLAVA PINCHUK, Bedsheet Topography IV, 2015, pin holes on paper, 19.8 x 12.7 cm (framed)

(Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne)

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Stanislava Pinchuk (Miso) , 'Surface To Air' at Karen Woodbury Gallery

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Stanislava Pinchuk (Miso) , 'Surface To Air' at Karen Woodbury Gallery

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Stanislava Pinchuk (Miso) , 'Surface To Air' at Karen Woodbury Gallery

Mary Tonkin: Two spots

Sometimes you see an art exhibition and it just makes your heart sing. Mary Tonkin's show 'Two spots' (4- 23 August 2015) at Australian Galleries is a stunningly beautiful show. These lushly painted landscapes need to be seen in real life as pictures don't do them justice. Enjoy the pictures.

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MARY TONKIN Two spots Australian galleries Between two logs... 2014 oil on linen 54 x 487 cm,  Above the white gums... 2014 oil on linen 54 x 447 cm

(Left to Right) Mary Tonkin, Between two logs…, 2014, oil on linen 54 x 487 cm & Mary Tonkin, Above the white gums…, 2014, oil on linen, 54 x 447 cm

MARY TONKIN Two spots Australian galleries, Madre, Kalorama 2008 oil on linen 244 x 508 cm , Impasse, Kalorama 2009 oil on linen 41 x 66 cm(Left to Right)  Mary Tonkin, Madre, Kalorama 2008 oil on linen 244 x 508 cm & Mary Tonkin, Impasse, Kalorama, 2009, oil on linen, 41 x 66 cm

MARY TONKIN, Above the white gums... 2014 oil on linen 54 x 447 cm

Mary Tonkin, Above the white gums…, 2014, oil on linen, 54 x 447 cm

MARY TONKIN, Buffeted, Above the... 2015, oil on linen, 73 x 182 cm

Mary Tonkin, Buffeted, Above the…, 2015, oil on linen, 73 x 182 cm

MARY TONKIN, Days like this, Kalorama 2014 oil on linen 58 x 77 cm

Mary Tonkin, Days like this, Kalorama, 2014, oil on linen, 58 x 77 cm 

MARY TONKIN, Flow, Kalorama 2014 oil on linen 45 x 63 cm

Mary Tonkin, Flow, Kalorama, 2014, oil on linen, 45 x 63 cm

MARY TONKIN, Impasse, Kalorama, 2009, oil on linen 41 x 66 cm

Mary Tonkin, Impasse, Kalorama, 2009, oil on linen 41 x 66 cm

MARY TONKIN, On the edge (for Jess)... 2014 oil on linen 53 x 60 cm

Mary Tonkin, On the edge (for Jess)…, 2014, oil on linen, 53 x 60 cm

MARY TONKIN, Sparkle, Kalorama 2014 oil on linen 30 x 40 cm

Mary Tonkin, Sparkle, Kalorama, 2014, oil on linen, 30 x 40 cm

MARY TONKIN, Witness, Kalorama 2009 oil on linen 41 x 55 cm

Mary Tonkin, Witness, Kalorama, 2009, oil on linen, 41 x 55 cm

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Mary Tonkin, Totem, Kalorama, 2009, oil on linen, 36 x 36 cm

MARY TONKIN, DrawingMary Tonkin, Gully study 1, Kalorama, 2002, pencil on paper, 38 x 57 cm

 

The Dirty Dozen: Prevaricated Frequencies

I reguarly go through the Flinders Street Station underground (Degraves Street Underpass) and see the gallery, which was once called Platform now called The Dirty Dozen (<- click link to apply for this free exhibition space through creative spaces). The exhibtion on now is ‘Prevaricated Frequencies’ (24 June – 5 Septetember 2015) by Skunk Control. I love seeing things with moving parts and work that make you think…"How did they do that?"

"Skunk Control is a group of engineers, educators and scientists from the college of Engineering and Science at Victoria University. The group’s aim is to communicate art through science and science through art via installations that prompt investigation and engage feelings of excitement that define the process of discovery... The exhibition expands on the team’s award-winning work at the Gertrude Projection Festival in 2014. From stalagmites and tumbling stones to butterflies and kaleidoscopic cells, their polarised worlds show that creative thought can lie at the heart of any profession."

Another interesting thing is that as they are using motors they sometimes burn out so they require maintenence every few weeks to keep this show workng.

Some times I really love a show but have such a hard time with photographing it… this is one of them. This show looks much better in person, it is a must see. Enjoy… The Dirty Dozen _ skunk control _ Prevaricated FrequenciesThe Dirty Dozen _ skunk control _ Prevaricated Frequencies 4The Dirty Dozen _ skunk control _ Prevaricated Frequencies 6 The Dirty Dozen _ skunk control _ Prevaricated Frequencies 5 The Dirty Dozen _ skunk control _ Prevaricated Frequencies 3
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Guest writer: What’s on in Queensland? Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2015

Art and Artists blog is excited to included Jack Wilkie-Jans third guest post. Enjoy!

It's no secret that the Indigenous art of Far North Queensland (including Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait Islands) in recent years is some of the best, not to mention progressive, which Australia has seen, giving fresh competition to the output of the Northern Territory and central desert. Therefore, when discussing what's going on in the arts in the sunshine state one cannot go past the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF). Australia's premier contemporary and traditional Aboriginal art fair is set in the picturesque Cairns in Far North Queensland. Overlooking the blue waters of the Trinity Inlet and blue skies above the Marray Prior Range, it is definitely a must see, must attend event!
 
There is even an opportunity for two people to receive a free trip to Cairns with complimentary tours to the Great Barrier Reef and tickets to attend the CIAF VIP Launch Party event.
 
Since its inception in 2009 (now in its sixth official art fair year, with a new funding and organisational model) CIAF is continuing to expand the interest in the Far North region, capturing the eclectic nature of contemporary and traditional visual, dance, theatre and musical artistic expression of the Indigenous peoples of the region. This year's programme features some of the best, inclusive and also "avante garde" works by both established and emerging Indigenous artists, including a conceptual film exhibit by Djon Mundine OAM, Indigenous fashion show, cabaret, short films, artists' talks and a fine art exhibition- the work of both CIAF's Artistic Director, Janina Harding, and renowned curator & arts academic Hetti Perkins. I must not forget to mention the Gimuy Fish [a food] Festival and affordable art market. These events ensure the accessibility to fine art and a holistic presentation of Indigenous culture and lifestyle.
 
Basically, CIAF this year has levelled-up with much effort by the whole CIAF team being made to see CIAF's new incarnation be a formidable success.
 
As always CIAF will be attended by some of Australia's leading collectors and international curators so if you attend you'll definitely be in good company!
 
My picks are: Opening Night Party (30th July), Birrimbi Dulgu Bajal Indigenous Fashion Performance (31st July), Gimuy Fish Festival & Corroboree (2nd August), Djon Mundine's Bungaree's Farm film exhibit (28th July), Mapping Memories / Reclaiming Culture : Stories from Far North QLD (1st August), Blak Release short film festival (2nd August) and Umi Arts' Freshwater, Saltwater 10th anniversary exhibition (31st July)…
 
…Though there isn't a thing featured in the programme, at the art fair at the Cruise Liner Terminal or part of the satellite events, which isn't worth attending.
 

Author: Jack Wilkie-Jans
Jack is an artist and writer as well as an Alumni of the National Gallery of Australia's Wesfarmer's Indigenous Arts Leadership program from Far North Queensland.
www.jackandrewwilkiejans.weebly.com

***Images sourced from CIAF's Media Kit

Brian Robinson 'Charms to defeat the kracken' 2015

Brian Robinson 'Charms to defeat the kracken' 2015

Aurukun Art Centre Dingo sculptures

Aurukun Art Centre Dingo sculptures

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre 'Bagu' 2015

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre 'Bagu' 2015

Bernard Singleton bark figures 2014

Bernard Singleton bark figures 2014

Elizabeth Queenie Giblet, Untitled 2014

  Elizabeth Queenie Giblet, 'Untitled' 2014

Detail, Brian Robinson, Exotic Landscape, mixed media sculpture 2014

Brian Robinson, 'Exotic Landscape' (Detail), mixed media sculpture 2014

Elliott Koonutta. Crocodile Spirit. 2014

     Elliott Koonutta. 'Crocodile Spirit', 2014

Sue Pascoe Úntitled' 2013

Sue Pascoe 'Úntitled' 2013

Wallaroo 2015, custom-printed linen by Gordon Hookey

Wallaroo 2015, custom-printed linen by Gordon Hookey (Detail)

Djon Mundine's 'Bungaree's Farm' conceptual film to be presented at CIAF

Djon Mundine's 'Bungaree's Farm' conceptual film to be presented at CIAF

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