ACMI SCREENING MELBOURNE INK

Australian Persectives > All tickets $8 Sat 18 Jul 4pm Melbourne Ink unclassified 15+ Romain Levrault and Julien Sena, Australia, 2009, DV Cam Melbourne is home to some of the best graffiti artists in the world. Laneways across the city have been encrusted with street art and they’ve become popular backdrops for wedding photographs, international backpackers, even tourism campaigns. Furthering the debate are filmmakers Romain Levrault and Julien Sena and their recent snapshot of the current graffiti landscape with interviews from some of the big names in graffiti and street art: Andrew Chew, Andy Mac, Miso, Ghost Patrol, HaHa, Drew, Meggs, Reka, Vexta, Phibs and Rone. Presented as part of State of Design Festival, the screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, street and graffiti artists, Gordon Harrison (City of Melbourne), Dr Lachlan MacDowall (VCA) and other special guests. Then join us at 6pm for the book launch and signing of Kings Way: The Beginnings of Australian Graffiti, Melbourne 1983 – 1993 in the ACMI Function Space. Curated by James Nolen as part of Australian Perspectives in collaboration with the State of Design Festival.

Art Fare – Singapore

I’m invited to be apart of an international group show organized by Project Midas in Singapore. Do check it out if you’re in Singapore. Below are the details. Eat this! House and Project Midas serve up a tasty art exhibition: ART FARE – whetting your dining experience with a side dish of art. The month-long show held at House on Dempsey Hill features works by local, regional and international urban contemporary artists. Feast your senses with three concept rooms by Satria (Indonesia), Andy Yang (Singapore), Lip (Singapore), Swifty (UK), Jamie Paul (UK), Drew (Melbourne), served by course: Appetisers Tuck into a platter of budget-conscious art pieces, at easily digestible prices for the casual or picky palate. Mains A menu of heartier, all-original works, to satisfy the art soul or those with the stomach for it. Desserts Eye candy. Featuring quirky objects d’ art, found art and other sweet curios. // The Project Midas Noticing a lack of focused outlets for urban art in Singapore, long-time collectors Ken and Kiat set up Project Midas, Singapore’s first company dedicated to increasing awareness, with the belief that art should not be a vacant portal of display. Project Midas has been relentlessly bringing local and international talents to new audiences, proudly representing only the finest, nothing less. // ART FARE at House runs from 5th July – 31st July ‘09. Prices range from $200 – $2000. // www.projectmidas.com www.dempseyhouse.com // SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH GALLERY OPENING 5 JULY / 12 NOON RSVP: DEBBIE@SPA-ESPRIT.COM FOR FREE WELCOME CHAMPAGNE

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Day 3 of painting the biggest dragon i’ve ever painted. Calll him the oriental “Falcor”. Located on Franklin st. Melbourne.

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Final Step Cafe / South Yarra / Melbourne 2009. full.jpg Workshop Bar / Melbourne 2009. full_0.jpg

  Title: PotHead / At E.L.K’s Studio / Canberra 2009 Title: Levitating Not Meditating / Brunswick Street . Melbourne 2009

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Just finished a commission piece request by Matt King & Tania Lund from Perth. It was done on two skateboard decks with acrylic & spraypaint. Titled: Living the dream. Enjoy. ltd.jpg

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Title: Father – Nature Medium: acrylic & spraypaint on canvas Synopsis  : Inspire by “No-Face” of the anime “Spirited Away”, Father nature is my interpretation of the creator of nature & spiritual guilder of humble beings. Current Display: Freshly Baked Gallery .com fn_full.jpg