new exhibition by michell guo

Further to Michell Guo’s hugely popular exhibitions ‘Not Without Soul‘, and ‘Not Without Passion’, we are very excited to open Michell’s third online exhibition titled ‘Not without Dreams’. 

“I figured you can’t live a life without soul, passion and dreams…  these are the three vital things I consider to a fulfilling life” – Michell Guo

Michell’s third online exhibition and biography can be found on the NOW SHOWING tab above, or by clicking here.

Please enjoy ‘Not Without Dreams’ by Michell Guo.

the world’s richest colouring competition

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m quite torn about the Footlocker Art Prize.  The prize of $50,001 makes it larger than one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art awards, the Archibald Prize (which has a prize of $50,000 – do you see what they’ve done there?!).

JF Archibald’s primary aims were to foster portraiture, support artists and perpetuate the memory of great Australians.  The Footlocker Art Prize asks entrants to colour in one of eight shoe templates.

Footlocker says… “Our aim is to shake up the art world. This is a serious art prize, but it’s also a colouring competition so it’s wide open to street artists, fine artists, school kids and anyone who has ever lived and breathed sneakers. Anyone could win it.”

Kids get taught to colour-in from the earliest of ages.  Parents should put a couple of shoe templates in front on their little Picassos and set them free.  You never know, they just might win the prize and fund their entire education!

I’m not qualified to make a judgment on the rights and wrongs of the Footlocker Art Prize (nor do I want to be) but I will say that I think it is marketing genius.  It also makes art accessible to the masses, and the prize will change the life of the lucky winner.  Surely, these can only be good things for people with artistic aspirations?

The other side of the argument is far more complex and will most definitely involve a high horse…

For more information, please see http://www.footlockerartprize.com/ and/or http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/

another couple of steps

Maybe I was in corporate for too long, or maybe I just like being thorough.  Or perhaps I’m a little over-excited as we get closer to opening the gallery.  Either way, I have been conducting more rigorous UAT (that’s User Acceptance Testing) of the hanging system and of the paintings that will hang from them.

Results thus far are very positive.

All works in these photos are my own, and will only adorn the gallery hanging rails if there is spare space; or if I get desperate for an income.

introducing kylie mouat and opposites attract

We are thrilled to open a new Online Exhibition today by artist, Kylie Mouat.  Born in New Zealand and now residing in Melbourne, Kylie is a very strong, passionate and eclectic artist who has lived all over the world.  She has a background in both visual and performing arts and her artistic pursuits have many common threads. 

Kylie’s first exhibition with one hundredth gallery is titled ‘Opposites Attract’. 

Kylie’s online exhibition and biography can be found on the NOW SHOWING tab above, or by clicking here.

introducing braidy hughes and the girls

We are very excited to open a new Online Exhibition today by Queensland artist, Braidy Hughes.  Braidy’s first exhibition with one hundredth gallery is titled ‘The Girls’.  The Girls is an exciting and vibrant exhibition from an artist who is currently exhibiting and selling her work all over Australia.

Braidy’s online exhibition and biography can be found on the NOW SHOWING tab above, or by clicking here.

the montalto sculpture prize 2011

Yesterday,  my wife and I ‘took the day off’ to enjoy the possible last day of good weather in Melbourne, with a picnic at Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula.
Apart from being a beautiful part of the world, Montalto supports the arts with an annual sculpture prize and exhibition between February and May each year.
The Mitchells of Montalto share a passion for wine, food, nature and the arts.  Montalto was borne out of a desire to share this with others.
The Montalto Sculpture Prize and Exhibition is an essential expression of this spirit, designed to encourage artistic pursuit, and to allow guests to enjoy the natural beauty of the property in association with the wonderful creativity of the sculptures.
The 2011 Montalto Sculpture Exhibition is the ninth instalment of the annual event, and continues their journey to develop a permanent collection linking built form, vines and groves with wetlands and grasslands.
The 29 finalists forming the exhibition were selected by the judging panel from many submitted works and proposals, with the winning sculpture being acquired by Montalto in exchange for the $20,000 prize.
All at Montalto and the judging panel were inspired by the skill and creativity expressed in this year’s show.  The Montalto Sculpture Prize is open every day until 1 May 2011.
(text from Montalto’s flyer, http://montalto.com.au/sculpture/prize.php)
For those of you who cannot make it to Red Hill before 1 May, here are some hipstamatic shots of 30 of the artworks.
Do you have a favourite?

introducing mark harman and my melbourne

We are extremely excited to open a new Online Exhibition today by Melbourne artist/photographer Mark Harman.  Mark is the type of talented (yet undiscovered) artist that one hundredth gallery’s philosophy is built on.  We believe that Mark’s artistic talent should be made public for everyone to enjoy.  Mark’s first exhibition with one hundredth gallery is titled ‘My Melbourne’. 

Mark’s online exhibition and biography can be found on the NOW SHOWING tab above, or by clicking here.

All of Mark’s works are limited to 250 prints, and start from only $125.00  each unframed.

new exhibition by wolfgang glowacki

Following Wolfgang’s stunning first exhibition with one hundredth gallery; ‘Macro Artscapes‘, we are thrilled to open Wolfgang’s second online exhibition simply titled ‘Artscapes’.  In this exhibition, Wolfgang continues to share his unique view of Tasmania through his superior artistic photography.

Wolfgang’s second online exhibition and biography can be found on the NOW SHOWING tab above, or by clicking here.

Please enjoy ‘Artscapes’ by Wolfgang Glowacki.

new exhibition by pete goodlet

Following Pete’s whimsical first exhibition with one hundredth gallery; ‘Noddy Comes to Daylesford’, we are very proud to open Pete’s second online exhibition titled ‘The Beauty is in the Moment’.  In this exhibition, Pete continues his use of vibrant colours and free flowing lines to encapsulate happiness.

Pete’s second online exhibition and biography can be found on the NOW SHOWING tab above, or by clicking here.

Please enjoy ‘The Beauty is in the Moment’ by Pete Goodlet.