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introducing alana aphoy

by Alana Aphoy

At 17, straight after attending an all girls’ Catholic school, I was accepted to study Fine Arts Photography at the Victorian College of the Arts. Needless to say the transition from “high school” to “art school” was an interesting experience. One I may not have been ready for at the time.

At 20, I became distracted from my studies and started photographing local bands. I soon found myself photographing for a Melbourne street press magazine.

Every weekend saw me at a different venue photographing a different band learning the art of adaptation along with improving and gaining technical skill. Looking back, this “on-the-job-training” would be an incredibly valuable experience, one that would see me photograph graduate from the local music scene to  photographing international acts like the Stereophonics, Snow Patrol, Groove Armada and Ms Suzanne Vega at some of Australia’s top entertainment venues.

This period in time was awesome fun. Sometimes stressful, but fun! Did I mention I was shooting on film during this time?

A digital SLR was soon invested for cost and practical reasons. Between gigs I eventually started photographing various music festivals and then Film and TV events such as the TV Week Logie Awards.

In 2009 I was also invited to photograph the 12th Rendez-Vous in French Cinema conference in Paris.

After nearly 7 years of photographing bands and all things entertainment, I found great pleasure in travelling and photographing, applying what I learned when photographing bands to a more relaxed stage. In 2010, I decided to move away (for the moment) from the entertainment world to now focus on my more creative pursuits. In June 2010 I was selected to exhibit in a group show at New North Gallery, my first exhibition in 5 years.  I also had artwork exhibited in group shows such as the CCP “Kodak Salon” and the Brunswick St Gallery’s “Picture This”.

In July 2010, I was invited to showcase a series titled “Constructure” at New North Gallery.

In November 2010, I was also successful in winning the “People’s Choice Award” at the New North Prize Salon at New North Gallery for my photograph “Paris” a digital B&W photograph .

2011 has now seen an invitation to exhibit at New North Gallery (March) as part of an exhibition showcasing established and emerging female artists to commemorate the centenary of International Women’s Day, at Art Melbourne the Affordable Art Fair as an emerging artist for the start program and now at one hundredth gallery (Sept-Oct).

I have also been producing work for private collectors both in Australia and in France.

I continue to look forward to taking photographs and hope I get to share them soon with you all.

Exhibitions

2011

  • Affordable Art Fair (May) @ Royal Exhibition Buildings
  • Alison’s Daughters @ New North Gallery

2010

  • New North Prize @ New North Gallery
  • Kodak Salon @ the Contemporary Centre of Photography (CCP)
  • Picture This @ Brunswick Street Gallery (BSG)
  • Constructure @ New North Gallery
  • 4 Artists @ New North Gallery

2005

  • Fragments of a Distorted Mind @ Bar Open

Awards

  • People’s Choice Award Winner for the New North Prize (2010)

 

Alana is exhibiting and selling her work at one hundredth gallery until 2 October 2011.  Please click on the image below for further examples of Alana’s work.

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photography | 21 september – 2 october 2011

by Keith Melder, Christopher Smith, Morgana Creely, Jeff Paine, Natalie Morawski, and Alana Aphoy.

We are thrilled to present our first ever all-photography exhibition at one hundredth gallery. More than just being recognised as a fine-art form, photography is leading the way in new media when
it comes to art.

Between 21 September and 2 October, we will have over 40 works on display by six artists.

Keith Melder is an international award winning photographer. He is the recipient of the international 2011 CannesLions / CannesAlso photography award judged by celebrated photographer Rankin.

Morgana Creely’s images explore her own private vision of what lies in the shadows and in the light. With each image Morgana strives to capture a moment in a story; a single movie image.

Jeff Paine regularly shoots freelance projects in areas such as fashion and beauty, portraiture, fine art and alternative, and instructs lighting workshops at ShutterClass Studios.

Christopher Smith also regularly shoots freelance projects in areas such as fashion and beauty, portraiture, fine art and alternative, as well as landscape.

Alana Aphoy has been producing work for private collectors both in Australia and in France. This is her ninth exhibition.

Natalie Morawski’s work encompasses simplicity and curiosity. Natalie has been awarded Silver and Silver distinction in both the 2011 AIPP Victorian Epson Professional Photography Awards (VPPY) and the 2011 Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA).

Venue: one hundredth gallery

Address: 49 Porter Street Prahran

Entry Fees: Free

Opening Night: 6.30pm-8.30pm Friday 23 September 2011

Opening Times: 11am-7pm Wednesday to Friday, and 12pm-5pm Saturday and Sunday

Contact Details: Charles Hardman  |  0413 00 1234  |  charles@100thgallery.com

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abstract expressionism extended to 11 september

We are pleased to announce that our Abstract Expressionism exhibition by Colin Topp and Rachel Buse has been extended until this Sunday 11 September.

This means that you still have a week to come along to the galery and explore over 30 artworks by these wonderful artists!

We’re open 11am – 7pm Wednesday to Friday, and 12pm – 5pm Saturday and Sunday, and are located at 49 Porter Street, Prahran.

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introducing colin topp

We are very excited to be currently exhibiting paintings by Colin Topp!

Colin builds up an image / shape / colour in his mind, and then releases it onto the canvas in an outpouring of energy and emotion. The colours are overlayed and interwoven to produce a canopy that depicts the raw Australian land.

The final outcome is not always what was originally conceived but it is a subconscious expression of his thoughts and feelings and how he sees the image in his mind. The process will be repeated until the final image reveals itself.

Colin’s art is full of emotion, energy and expression. He sees it as a journey through and around the canvas. When you look at the finished painting you see things below the surface that appear to be suspended and are not apparent at the first look.

This is part of the joy of discovery. Colin encourages people to lay their hands on the canvas to feel the texture of the surface, which only adds to the experience.

Colin’s aim is to create visual and physical stimulation for the viewer through his images.

Colin travelled to New York in the 1990?s to study the art of Abstract Expressionists and especially Jackson Pollock. He was taught how to plan and formulate a painting in his mind, how to use colour to express mood and how to harness emotion and energy to convey passion and feeling on the canvas.

Please click on the photo below to see examples of Colin’s work.   Many more of Colin’s paintings are at one hundredth gallery until 4 September 2011.

P.S. The photos do not do Colin’s work justice!

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introducing rachel buse

We are very excited to be currently exhibiting sculptures by Rachel Buse!

In Rachel Buse’s exhibition ‘Living Vessels’, she explores the purpose of humanity, using a familiar language of the forms of ceramic pottery. Her concept stems from her personal image of God as a potter creating humanity, each for their own function in his creation.

Every part of a vessel works together to function for a purpose. When one part becomes more important than another, the vessel can’t function. If we fight against what we are made to be, we mutate ourselves from the original design. The artist, Rachel Buse, invites the viewer to contemplate themselves in the works, and their own function in the world.

Rachel Buse studied  Art and Religious Studies at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan. She   graduated in 2003 with a B.A. in art specializing in ceramics. That year she was chosen as the Art Department ‘Distinguished Scholar’, a title given to the top student of the department. After a period of travel, she has settled in Melbourne, become a member of the Valley Potters, and devoted herself to her art, full time.

Previous Exhibitions

  • 2011 Living Vessels , Solo show at Kingston Art Gallery
  • 2011 Kingston Art Blitz “Green”
  • 2010 Clay Connections, Valley Potters annual group show
  • 2010 Kingston Art Blitz “Off The Wall”
  • 2007 Hell’s Half Mile Art, Film, and Music Festival
  • 2005 Ft Wayne Art Source All Media Art Show
  • 2003 Senior Exhibition, Kreft Center Gallery, Ann Arbor (three person)
  • 2002 Empty Bowls Charity Pottery Auction
  • 2001-03 Concordia University Student Art Show, Kreft Center Gallery, Ann Arbor, (Juried Exhibition)

Awards

  • 2010 First Place 3-D, Kingston Art Blitz “Off The Wall”
  • 2005 Second Place 3-D, Ft Wayne Art Source Art Show
  • 2005 Merchant’s Award, Ft Wayne Art Source Art Show
  • 2003 Best of 3-D, Concordia University Student Art Show
  • 2003 Art Department Distinguished Scholar Award, Concordia University
  • 2002 Best in Show, Concordia University Student Art Show
  • 2001 Merit Award, Concordia University Student Art Show

Please click on the photo below to see examples of Rachel’s work.   Many more of Rachel’s sculptures are at one hundredth gallery until 4 September 2011.

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abstract expressionism | 24 august – 4 september 2011

by Colin Topp and Rachel Buse

We are very excited to present a new exhibition by painter Colin Topp, and sculptor Rachel Buse. Abstract Expressionism opens on Wednesday 24 August and will run until Sunday 4 September 2011. If you are able, please join us on Thursday 25 August from 6.30pm to celebrate the opening.

Colin Topp builds up an image / shape / colour in his mind, and then releases it onto the canvas in an outpouring of energy and emotion. The colours are overlayed and interwoven to produce a canopy that depicts the raw Australian land. The final outcome is not always what was originally conceived but it is a subconscious expression of his thoughts and feelings and how he sees the image in his mind. The process will be repeated until the final image reveals itself. Colin’s art is full of emotion, energy and expression. He sees it as a journey through and around the canvas. When you look at the finished painting you see things below the surface that appear to be suspended and are not apparent at the first look. This is part of the joy of discovery. Colin encourages people to lay their hands on the canvas  to feel the texture of the surface, which only adds to the experience.

Examples of Colin’s work can be found by clicking here with many more paintings in the gallery.

Rachel Buse’s sculpture explores the purpose of humanity, using a familiar language of the forms of ceramic pottery. Her concept stems from her personal image of God as a potter creating humanity,  each for their own function in his creation. Every part of a vessel works together to function for a purpose. When one part becomes more important than another, the vessel can’t function. If we fight against what we are made to be, we mutate ourselves from the original design. Rachel invites the viewer to contemplate themselves in the works, and their own function in the world.

Examples of Rachel’s work can be found by clicking here with many more sculptures in the gallery.

Venue: one hundredth gallery

Address: 49 Porter Street Prahran

Entry Fees: Free

Grand Opening: 6.30pm-8.30pm Thursday 25 August 2011

Opening Times: 11am-7pm Wednesday to Friday, and 12pm-5pm Saturday and Sunday

Contact Details: Charles Hardman  |  0413 00 1234  |  charles@100thgallery.com

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what if there were no more art galleries?

What if there were no art dealers, no “art reps”, and no commercial galleries to sell our work?

What if we summoned the courage to take full responsibility for our careers instead of placing our future in someone else’s hands?

What if we used our creative abilities to think up new and exciting ways to market our work?

What we embraced the very real fact that artists are entrepreneurs?

What if we stopped making excuses, and started making choices?

What if we worked harder at building relationships with people who have shown interest in our work?

What if we were less afraid to step into the spotlight and stopped hiding behind our work?

What if we stopped expecting our art to “speak for itself” and became the passionately vocal champions of our own work?

What if we stopped worrying about accumulating lines on our resume and focused our energy on building relationships with would-be collectors?

What if we told everyone we met that we are artists and confidently invited them to see our work?

What if we stopped blaming the economy?

What if instead of spending money on entry fees, we invested in marketing classes?

What if we stopped waiting for external approval?

What if we worried less about “the art world” and focused more on creating a productive and consistent studio practice?

What if we finished what we started?

What if we stopped searching for a quick fix?

What if we developed discipline?

What if we stopped treating out profession like a hobby?

What if we talked less about what we want to do, and skipped right to the actual “doing” part?

What if we stopped apologizing for being artists?

What if we asked for help when we needed it?

What if we stopped feeling afraid/ashamed/nervous about making money?

What if we learned to price our work in a way that doesn’t under-valued our skill and experience?

What if we stopped comparing ourselves to others?

What if we were less afraid?

What if we spent just as much time marketing our work as making our work?

What if we reached out to help other artists instead of seeing them as competition?

What if we stopped waiting to be rescued?

What if we rescued ourselves?

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second ad

Our second ad went in to the Melbourne Weekly Magazine today. It features ‘Secret Conversation’ by Mark Harman which is available in the gallery for the next two weeks.

The 600mm x 400mm print is available unframed for $185 and $385 framed.

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you can help create the new market face

by ArtsHub

The South Melbourne Market is seeking submissions from street artists for their ‘Off the Wall’ competition. Successful applicants will be commissioned to paint one of the roller doors at the Coventry and Cecil Street area of the Market.

Melbourne has long been known for its interesting street art which are living, breathing galleries that interchangeably decorate the grimy walls of some of the city’s now notable laneways. Places that used to be littered with junk are now littered with tourists trying to get a peek at the latest works by up-and-coming street art practitioners.

Through the ‘Off the Wall’ competition, the South Melbourne Market is now getting in on the action. Street artists, graffitists, neo-expressionists and industrial designers have been commissioned to create works that highlight the Market’s character as well as its longstanding relationship to the South Melbourne community.

The works are aimed to help strengthen the Market as a centre for the arts, community and education while at the same time looking to attract a younger, artistic and creative group of people who live and work in the local area.

The art also serves as an excellent way of hiding some of the less favourable features of the market, such as electrical cupboards.

The spaces that the winning artists will be invited to re-decorate are on a major thoroughfare to and from the light rail and the high density of foot traffic will offer valuable exposure.

‘Off the Wall’ are asking for submissions that draw on the theme Melbourne’s Markets vs the Major Supermarkets Duopoly and artists can work with brush, aerosol or stencil painting – so longs as they employ a media that is weather and wash resistant.

The commissions will offer a generous cash prize and will be judged by a panel of judges that includes local curators Claire Green (Greenwood gallery) and Tracey McIrvine (Gasworks Park Art).

The works will be produced during the South Melbourne Night Market in October-November.

‘Off the Wall’ application form and details of how to apply are available here.

Applications close 31 August 2011.

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new art awards 2011

Temporary Gallery is presenting the “New Art Awards 2011” in cooperation with Mark Bergin (Melbourne Design Awards) and SKYS (St. Kilda Youth Service).

The aim is to recognise and to promote visual and performing artists.

Why enter:

The Awards are a great marketing tool to increase awareness and to showcase your artwork, project or business.

Not only will you have the chance to win one of the prizes but more importantly are the advertising effects and the exposure you get.

You will reach new target audiences by being published in all Temporary Gallery media channels. (Website, Google, iPhone App, Facebook, Twitter, Newsletter, Media Releases, Advertising Material, etc)

Entries from all over the globe are welcome.

Please click here for further information.

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