..at the moment

At the moment it is raining here in Brisbane which signals summer. Really Australians dont have seasons; as in most parts of the tropics it is a wet & a dry with a little bit of everything in between. So inhale!The lush rain is here for the rest of the day & the light has changed bringing with it some vigorous thunder & window watching...with a cup of tea.
While im here...You might like to explore the PIPE 2010show & all its satellite activities that are happening in Malaysia at the moment if you are indeed there. There are shows by some key Malaysian artists (Juhari Said) & the international print show with participating artists from all over the globe... Ill post images when they are available...here
1. Juhari Said's Solo
This exhibition entitled "Before" will features some of his prints created before and after his travelling to Japan. The Baju Kurung and Kilimanjaro Series are the best examples that reflect his travelling experience that had changes his understanding and perception towards printmaking, colors and medium. Beside that printmaking enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to view some of his works produced between 1991 and 2008.
Venue Galeri Seni Mutiara, 118 Lebuh Armenian, 10200 Pulau Pinang
Date 5 to 22 September, 2010
Phone 604-2620167

2. Solo Show by Loo Foh Sang
Solo show by Loo Foh Sang will showcase a body of works which place emphasis on the new approach in making art, namely printmaking. Each print techniques is a carefully thought of creation and posseses a rhythmic flow in images, colour and composition.This exhibition consist around 60 of works which is covered form techniques of silkscreen,etching on plate to transfer image on papers.
Title Solo Show by Loo Foh Sang
Venue Peter Liu Art Gallery, 84, Lebuh Melayu, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang
Date 23 September, 2010
Hp 6012 - 3329233
Admission FREE

3. Solo Show by Mohammad Khizal Saat
Solo show by Mohammad Khizal Saat will showcase a body of works which place emphasis on the new approach in making art, namely printmaking. Each print techniques is a carefully thought of creation and posseses a rhythmic flow in images, colour and composition.This exhibition consist around 60 of works which is covered form techniques of silkscreen,etching on plate to transfer image on papers.
Title Mohammad Khizal Saat
Venue Peter Liu Art Gallery, 84, Lebuh Melayu, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang
Date 23 September, 2010

hello september..8 millenium goals

For some reason this blog has been askew in the void...both images etc all wonky like..
I have been putting together some work for an upcoming show about the millenium goals or MDG's as they are now known...which will be exhibitied in a church here in Brisbane. As i say that im really not certain how to do this in a humane & 'artistic' way...
It is reality with a thud & silence....
Progress has been slow... but ive settled upon 2 drawings & 3 small concertina books...looking at gender equality.I thought mmm book = learning = history = narrative...& collage as a form/method of rethinking/making...Difficult.. Ive been researching & looking at reports & remain positive & hopeful...poverty & lack of access to opportunity & education or consistent employment for women & girls is disproportionate with examples through the spectrum. Have a look at any of the UN reports they are all over the web...check out the goals...have a go at some level...there are various things to engage people to not feel they cant do anything...
The goals(MDg's) have a timeframe & are projected to achieve some form of success by 2015 by integrating a holistic approach involving governments, foundations, businesses and civil society groups.www.un.org/millenniumgoals

One of the drawings for the show...'As It Happens'

paper...paper..the paper mill

I stumbled onto this new ARI in Sydney whilst navigating the wordpress void... I'm trying to have a site where i needn't spend too much time or money for that matter & still display works that are for sale & act as a portfolio of sorts...
Well tangents galore at his place but generally creating pages & so on is wonderfully accessible...for me.
This is a new ARI in Sydney dealing in all things paper...They will have an upcoming opening show soon 7th sept & have also put out calls to zine makers...to send an edition of ten zines on consignment...LOVELY JUBLY...http://www.thepapermill.org.au/