Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2018 i Art Almanac

Institute of Contemporary Arts, London and Artspace, Sydney Helen Johnson’s densely layered large-scale canvases explore the complexity of the colonial relationship between Australia and Britain. Her exhibition, ‘Warm Ties’ was comprised of six newly commissioned works that resituate 19th-century images of the white man as an imperialist brute, a sycophant and a greedy solipsist. In one painting, a man pleasures himself as the lyrics to the Australian national anthem are whispered into his ear, a portrait of Queen Victoria cloaked in shackles looks on; while in another the working class get ‘screwed’ by the wealthy elite, further emphasised by dole lines, money notes and subtle yet provocative leg spreads. Install shots and detailed views fill the pages of this accompanying publication, explained in texts by Stephen Gilchrist and Helen Hughes.…

‘Master of Stillness’ documents the practice of expatriate Australian painter, Jeffrey Smart; from his beginnings in Adelaide until his last major composition Labyrinth (2011), painted in Italy, where he lived until his death in 2013. Illustrated with paintings of urban landscapes, studio shots with the artist at work, as well as personal and professional photographs, this book provides a unique insight and understanding of Smart’s career. Curator Barry Pearce questions: ‘What was the genesis of Smart’s preoccupation with parallel lines, cubes, spheres, curves and rectangles as the foundation of his visual language? And from where came his inclination to transform a cool, dystopian vision of the 20th-century city and it’s technologies into a startling new aesthetic?’…

‘Laughter and crying are most likely the two best therapies I’ve found,’ says Rob McHaffie, whose ebullient paintings personify splendour in the ordinary. The artist’s survey show is on view now at The Gallery at Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre and comprises paintings, watercolours and ceramic sculptures from the past five years. What’s so interesting about ‘everyday life’? For me I guess my mind gets occupied with what’s going on beneath the surface of simple gestures and chance encounters. ‘Everyday life’ offers a structure to perhaps parade in unison as an individual within a community. I’m fascinated by the roles we all play in order to perhaps avoid real confrontation of very central human questions. Why are we here? The answer can’t really be to ‘Netflix and chill’ or serve…

In her 11th show at King Street Gallery, Jenny Sages addresses the magic of memory, and the effect of forgetfulness on the self. The twenty-time Archibald Prize shortlisted artist has a reputation for exploring the deeply personal in her work; After Jack, a self-portrait of grief, won the People’s Choice Award in 2012. The painting was striking and moving, with Sages presented in a moment of helplessness, her loss evident in the fine lines and muted colours of the composition. ‘Lest I Forget’ continues this theme, hinging its approach on the experience of ageing, and the impact on her memory. According to King Street Gallery ‘Jenny is entering a stage in life where she is aware that things are not always as they were – she no longer drives and…

A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize W www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Bale Applications are open to emerging Australian artists who have demonstrated talent and achievement in traditional styles for this major $50,000 award. Exhibition Nov 24 to Dec 9 at Glen Eira City Council Gallery. Visit website for details and entry. Entries close Wed Oct 3. Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing 2019 T (02) 9704-5693. E AdelaidePerryGallery@plc.nsw.edu.au W www.plc.nsw.edu.au/micrositesA $25,000 acquisitive award for Drawing. Exhibition March 2 to 28, 2019. Visit website for details and entry form. Entries close Wed Jan 9, 2019. BAM Art Prize The inaugural non-acquisitive BAM Art Prize for works in any medium is open to all artists nationwide, offering not only prize money but a unique visibility opportunity, featuring the winner on the cover of Byron Arts Magazine.…

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Art Intensive: Workshops Qdos Arts Lorne T (03) 5289-1989. W www.qdosarts.comOct 9, 10 and 11, Phil Doggett-Williams – QDOS Drawing Intensive: Technique, Process and Invention. Oct 13, David Long – Dry Stone walling as sculpture or plinth. Oct 20 and 21, Jock Clutterbuck – Drawing with the Mind’s Eye. Oct 27 and 28, Dianne Longley – Encaustic Workshop. Oct 30 and 31, and Nov 1, Rimona Kedem – Conservations with Self. Nov 13, 14 and 15, Shona Wilson – Collaborations with Nature. For all Workshop details please call Qdos Arts or visit website. The Art Room 125 Hyde Street, Footscray VIC 3011. T 0407-197-106. W www.the-art-room.com.au An art class, studio workshop and all round creative hub in the Inner West of Melbourne. ARTCLASSCO Art Classes in Fitzroy Melbourne W…

Mornington Peninsula Frankston Arts Centre and Cube 37 Galleries 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston 3199. T (03) 9784-1896. W www.thefac.com.au H Tues-Fri 9.00 to 5.00, Sat 9.00 to 2.00. Art After Dark every evening from dusk. Through Oct Peninsula Film Festival: Selected Shorts. FAC Curved Wall Gallery: Between Bays – 2017 Open Exhibition winner Craig MacDonald with Brad Henderson & Karina Laird. FAC Atrium Gallery: Sea Boards by Matt D Design. Cube Gallery: Mental Health Week exhibition. FAC Mezzanine: Local Drawing on Nature group show. FAC Art + Gift Boxes: Revamping for Charity Vintage Jewellery. Free entry to all galleries. Gordon Studio Glassblowers A Working Hot Glass Studio & Gallery 290 Red Hill Road (cnr Dunns Creek Road), Red Hill 3937. T (03) 5989-7073. E mail@gordonstudio.com.au W www.gordonstudio.com.au H Daily 10.00 to 5.00. Manyung…

Civic Inner North ANCA Gallery 1 Rosevear Place, Dickson 2602. T (02) 6247-8736. E gallery@anca.net.au W www.anca.net.au H Wed-Sun 12.00 to 5.00. Oct 9 to 21 (opening Wed Oct 10, 6pm) Interspatial by Nyx Mathews – through a broad range of media and a focus on experimental material processes, Mathews makes work that questions the artificial landscapes and interior spaces we are encouraged to accept as standard, in small sculptural works. Oct 24 to Nov 11 (opening Wed Oct 24, 6pm) Mood Shifts by Debra Jurss – an exhibition of glass that explores the flow and movement of our emotions, and the strong positive impact that the landscape has on them, whether that impact is restorative, inspiring, overwhelming, calming, soothing or healing. Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Gorman Arts Centre 55 Ainslie Avenue,…

Fremantle Artitja Fine Art South Fremantle, 6162. T (08) 9336-7787, 0418-900-954. E info@artitja.com.au W www.artitja.com.au Directors: Anna Kanaris and Arthur Clarke. H By appt. Call or email to view art in a relaxed environment. Artitja Fine Art holds up to four external exhibitions a year, details of which can be found on their website. Recipients: Outstanding Cultural Enterprise award 2017 Fremantle Business Awards. Oct 26 to Nov 18 The Essence Of Place at Earlywork: 330 South Terrace, South Fremantle WA. Fremantle Arts Centre 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle 6160. T (08) 9432-9555. E fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au W www.fac.org.auFree entry. H Daily 10.00 to 5.00. To Nov 4, 2018 Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award Supported by Little Creatures Brewing. This year the 43rd annual Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award presents the best of Australian printmaking. Australia’s…

Brisbane Andrew Baker Art Dealer 26 Brookes Street, Bowen Hills 4006. T (07) 3252-2292, 0412-990-356. E info@andrew-baker.com W www.andrew-baker.com H Wed-Sat 10.00 to 5.00, or by appt. Paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures by leading contemporary Australian, Melanesian and Polynesian artists, including: Lincoln Austin, Leonard Brown, Michael Cook, Karla Dickens, Ruki Famé (PNG), Fiona Foley, Simon Gende (PNG), Taloi Havini (Bougainville), Dennis Nona (Torres Strait), Ömie Artists (PNG), Michel Tuffery (New Zealand/ Polynesia), Katarina Vesterberg and William Yang. To Oct 20 Apophoria (The way of negation) by Leonard Brown. Contemporary Art Awards Exhibitions T 0407-739-871. E admin@contemporaryartawards.com W www.contemporaryartawards.com H Mon-Sat 10.00 to 5.00. Oct 1 to 29 Unreal Reality by Lauri Smith. FireWorks Gallery 9/31 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills 4006. T (07) 3216-1250. E info@fireworksgallery.com.au W www.fireworksgallery.com.au H Tues-Fri 10.00 to 6.00, Sat 10.00 to 5.00.…

‘Prosperity reminds us that the Western narrative of capitalism and the closely associated liberal ideas of social progress, democracy and self-determination have been built on the exclusion of Indigenous economies,’ writes Madeleine King, who curated Ryan Presley’s first major solo-exhibition at Institute of Modern Art earlier this year. In these pages we see the show documented with reproductions of his finely painted and incisively composed Blood Money series (2010-18) as well as full-page details, allowing the viewer greater insight into the patterning and thoughtful symbolism of these works which depict icons of the Aboriginal resistance. Contributions from Tina Baum, Daniel Browning, Suvendrini Perera and the artist explore the historical grounding and captivating aesthetic of the work.…

Essays by Janet McKenzie filter throughout the pages of this richly illustrated publication as documentation of Melbourne-based artist, Godwin Bradbeer’s career and the development of his practice from the 1970s until now. The book displays a magnificent screening of Bradbeer’s extraordinary figurative works and includes two informative interviews between artist and author regarding his inspirations, observations and methods, and the importance of teaching within his field. McKenzie informs a deeper understanding of the context of Bradbeer’s unique drawing concepts, whereby he produces large-scale representations of the human form created with a predominant use of the mediums; Chinagraph pencil, pastel and silver oxide.…

Editions 2019 – Call for Entries T 0432-323-188. W www.tacitart.com.auTacit Galleries invites entries from Victorian-based printmakers for the Editions 2019 exhibition to run Feb 13 to 24. Entries close Sat Dec 1. Hill End Artists in Residence Program T (02) 6333-6555. W www.hillendart.com.auApplications are open for 2019. This residency program is based in Hill End, managed by Bathurst Regional Art Gallery in partnership with the Department of Environment & Heritage NSW Parks and Wildlife Services. Submissions close Wed Oct 31. See ad page 125. Maggie Wren’s Art Space Call Out for exhibitions E info@maggiesartspace.com.au W www.maggiesartspace.com.au Maggie’s art space caters for contemporary and new media art. Low cost Fri, Sat and Sun shows. Starting at $450 for the complete space at 178 Johnston Street Collingwood, 3066. Project Gallery 90 90…

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CBD The Rocks Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) Art Gallery Road, Sydney 2000. T (02) 9225-1744, 1800-679-278. W www.artgallery.nsw.gov.auAdmission charges apply to some exhibitions. H Daily 10.00 to 5.00. Art After Hours: Wed to 9pm. To Oct 21 Spacemakers and roomshakers: installations from the collection. Also, Playback: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2018. To Nov 11 John Russell: Australia’s French impressionist. To Jan 13, 2019 Fearless: contemporary South Asian art. To Feb 3, 2019 William Kentridge: that which we do not remember. The Art of Dr. Seuss presented by Harvey Galleries, QVB Queen Victoria Building , Level 2, 33-35 / 455 George Street, Sydney 2000. T (02) 9261-0275. E drseuss@harveygalleries.com.au W www.harveygalleries.com.au H Mon-Wed 10.00 to 6.00, Thurs 10.00 to 8.00, Fri-Sat 10.00 to 6.00, Sun 11.00 to 5.00. Authorised editions…

Hobart Sullivans Cove Battery Point Art Mob 29 Hunter Street, Hobart 7000. T (03) 6236-9200, 0419-393-122. E euan@artmob.com.au W www.artmob.com.au Director: Euan Hills. H Daily 10.00 to 6.00. Aboriginal fine art, including Tasmanian Aboriginal artists. Bett Gallery Hobart Level 1, 65 Murray Street, Hobart 7000. T (03) 6231-6511. E info@bettgallery.com.au W www.bettgallery.com.au Directors: Carol Bett, Emma Bett and Jack Bett . H Mon-Fri 10.00 to 5.30, Sat 10.00 to 4.00. To Oct 13 Double Yolker! by Mish Meijers, and Digital Satiety by Nathan Taylor. Oct 18 to Nov 10 Middle Ground by Amber Koroluk-Stephenson, and Further by Anna Eden. Colville Gallery 91a Salamanca Place, Hobart 7004. T (03) 6224-4088, 0419-292-626. E info@colvillegallery.com.au W www.colvillegallery.com.au H Daily 10.00 to 5.00. Oct 2 to 31 Ether and Earth by Stephen Lees. Despard Gallery Level 1, 15…

‘Rhythms of Necessity’ is the first major publication for artist Clare Belfrage. Beginning with reflections on childhood and family life this monograph traces her journey from ‘falling into art’ at a young age, to a significant career in the field of studio glass art. Combining a series of texts by Kay Lawrence and Sera Waters with a selection of photographs of the artist as well as images of her unique glass-worked vessels and glass drawings, this book charts the development of Belfrage’s techniques and practice over 25 years and reveals her deep-felt sentiments for the rhythms and flows of life and the natural world, that inspire her work.…

‘Dog-eared’ pages aren’t usually synonymous with high-end art publications. However ‘Found Ground’s’ elegant and clever design celebrates the formal and conceptual underpinnings of Gemma Smith’s practice with energy that is exciting for the initiated and those discovering the artist’s approach to painting. Folded corners divide the limited edition title’s chapters, which traverse reproductions and an essay by Julie Ewington surveying the nuance and vigour of Smith’s work. Ewington writes, ‘The primary pleasure that Smith offers with her paintings… is the surprise of perceiving colour, immediately and directly…We are jolted into fresh ways of looking, into actually working at the business of perceiving the world. It’s a way of being alive.’…

ACE Open and Country Arts SA Residency and Touring Exhibition ACE Open, Adelaide and Country Arts SA have announced a new partnership, which aims to support artists and audiences in regional South Australia through the development of the inaugural ACE Open x Country Arts SA Open House Residency and a six-venue touring exhibition beginning in 2020 drawn from ‘ACE Open’s 2017 South Australian Artist Commission’. Photographer, digital illustrator and jewellery-maker, Kerry Youde, is the successful recipient for the residency and will be undertaking a month-long position at ACE Open’s CBD residential studio to work on developing her practice. This opportunity awards the artist a $6,000 fee and a mentorship with visual artist Sue Kneebone. ‘This is an amazing opportunity to focus on and develop my practice. I am also very…

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Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) T (02) 9225-1664. W www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/members Call or visit the website for information about gallery membership; discounts, free exhibition viewings, magazine and over than 400 lectures, workshops and other events each year. Copyright Agency | Viscopy T 1800-066-844 (toll free). W www.copyright.com.auCopyright Agency | Viscopy are not-for-profit rights management organisations and collection societies. We enable the use of text and images in return for fair payment to visual artists, writers and publishers. National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) T (02) 9368-1900. E nava@visualarts.net.au W www.visualarts.net.au NAVA is the peak body representing and advancing the professional interests of the Australian visual arts, craft and design sector. See ad page 111. The Print Council of Australia (PCA) W www.printcouncil.org.au A national not-for-profit member organisation that…

Federation Square CBD Art at St Francis Contemporary Art 326 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000. T (03) 9663-2495. E bwremmen@bigpond.net.au Contact: Brigitte Remmen. H Mon-Fri 9.00 to 5.00, Sun 9.00 to 3.00. Oct 9 to Nov 13 Sotto Voce; Streetscapes of North Italy a selection of photographs by Robert Babic. The Art of Dr. Seuss presented by Harvey Galleries, Block Arcade The Block Arcade, 19-18/282 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000. E drseussmelbourne@harveygalleries.com.au W www.harveygalleries.com.au H Mon-Thurs 10.00 to 6.00, Fri 10.00 to 7.00, Sat 10.00 to 6.00, Sun 9.00 to 5.00. Authorised editions from the Seuss Estate. Australian By Design Room 303e, 3rd Floor, Lift 1 opposite The Hopetoun Tea Rooms, The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000. T (03) 9663-9883, Terrence 0404-699-033. E sales@australianbydesign.com.au W www.australianbydesign.com.au H Open daily. Australian Centre for the Moving…

Newcastle Central Coast Cessnock Regional Art Gallery 16 Vincent Street, Cessnock 2325. T (02) 4991-6619. E info@crag.net.au W crag.net.au H Tues-Sun 10.00 to 4.00. To Oct 28 Retroactive by James Whitington – works from 1988-2018 including etchings, monotype, sculpture and paintings. See ad page 13. Finite Gallery 60 Caves Beach Road, Caves Beach 2281. T 0419-471-660. E info@finitegallery.com W finitegallery.com H Fri-Sun and public hols 10.00 to 4.00. Oct 5 to 28 (opening Sat Oct 6, 2-4pm) Found Horizons – Painters Ink. Gallery 139 139A Beaumont Street, Hamilton 2303. T 0434-886-450. W www.gallery139.com.au H Thurs-Sat 11.00 to 4.00, Sun 11.00 to 2.00. Oct 11 to 21 Peter Lankas. Oct 25 to Nov 4 Paul Maher. Gosford Regional Gallery 36 Webb Street, East Gosford 2250. T (02) 4304-7550. E gallery@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au W www.gosfordregionalgallery.com Free entry. H Daily 10.00…

Adelaide ACE Open Lion Arts Centre, North Terrace (West End), Kaurna Yarta 5000. T (08) 8211-7505. E admin@aceopen.art W www.aceopen.artFree admission. H Tues-Sat 11.00 to 4.00. South Australia’s leading organisation for contemporary visual art and artists. Oct 5 to Nov 17 (opening Thurs Oct 4, 5pm) my parents met at the fish market by Jason Phu (NSW). Plunge into the psyche of rising Australian artist Jason Phu in the gallery-wide installation my parents met at the fish market. This new iteration of the work, originally commissioned by West Space, showcases the breadth and depth of the artist’s ability to navigate his Chinese/Vietnamese cultural upbringing, family and nostalgia, across five distinct spaces. Adelaide Central Gallery 7 Mulberry Road, Glenside 5065. T (08) 8299-7300. E info@acsa.sa.edu.au W www.acsa.sa.edu.au H Mon, Tues Thurs-Fri 9.00 to 5.00,…

Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Cultural Centre Stuart Highway, Katherine East 0850. T (08) 8972-3751. E director@gyracc.org.au W www.gyracc.org.au H Tues-Fri 10.00 to 5.00, Sat 10.00 to 3.00. Darwin Charles Darwin University Art Gallery Ground Floor, Building Orange 12, Casuarina Campus, Darwin 0909. T (08) 8946-6621. E artgallery@cdu.edu.au W cdu.edu.au/artgallery H Wed-Fri 10.00 to 4.00, Sat 10.00 to 2.00. Visit our website for programs and events. Oct 31 to Feb 16, 2019 Still in my mind: Gurindji location, experience and visuality. Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) 19 Conacher Street, The Gardens, Darwin 0820. T (08) 8999-8264. E info@magnt.net.au W www.magnt.net.au Free entry. H Daily 10.00 to 5.00. To Nov 11, 35th Telstra NATSIAA. The National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) is Australia’s longest running and most prestigious Indigenous…