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KRINK

February 23rd 2010 01:04

This is awesome, I want to do a mural with it!

http://krink.com/page.php?id=1

look through the gallery for some inspiration!

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EMIL DOEPLER

October 28th 2009 01:33

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Art Nouveau is so beautiful

Listening to: LA ROUX

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Medieval Manuscripts Spark Imaginations

March 28th 2008 12:21

Whenever I think of Medieval Europe, I think of devout faith, witch trials, the Plague and beautiful, decorative, illuminated manuscripts... like the ones on show at the State Library of Victoria.

You may be familiar with these types of images - but do you know who created them? Often, this kind of art is accredited to an era and the artist's name remains unknown. In contrast, modern and contemporary art reveres the individual artist. Most books until the late Middle Ages were penned by scribes living in monasteries - functioning as part of something much bigger than themselves, they still managed to gain a high social standing from their ability to read, write and create stunning manuscripts. This was a craft that was passed down from master to pupil, an art form that required painstaking attention to detail. And imagination.

These monks had an abundance of skill, but it's their creativity that shines brightest in these illuminated manuscripts. Many of the earliest books from the Western world were religious in nature, so it seems fitting that those who interpreted and produced the tangible form of these writings were themselves devout followers. These religious men also created scientific, literary and historic publications too.

Transcribing texts from established versions, monks would decorate their pages with bright colours and gold and silver leaf - these beautiful illustrations are the 'illumination' part of the manuscript.

Walking into your local Barnes & Noble doesn't give any inkling of how precious books as objects once were, in the time before mass production. Treasured and appreciated as works of art, some of these Medieval manuscripts can be seen now - sourced from Cambridge, Australia and New Zealand, they're on show from March 28 until June 15, 2008, at the State Library of Victoria. Open 10am-5pm daily (to 9pm Thursdays).

Go. See. Get inspired.

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Friendship Djerrip Art Exhibition

March 26th 2008 11:52

I decided my first post proper should be about the small-a art scene, not the big-A Art Scene.

Why? Because I think this is the art that needs coverage and because I am for the (often struggling) artist. Also, because talent doesn't relate directly to success and because sometimes I wish it did.

There are many reasons for looking at grassroots art in Melbourne, and that's part of what makes the art scene so brilliant here - there's plenty of big AND little art scene action.

So, rant over...

Synergy Gallery, on High Street in Northcote, is a community gallery showing contemporary art from local artists. It's a not-for-profit art space, run by volunteers and available at an affordable cost to emerging artists.

Currently, the gallery is hosting a collection of art which will be auctioned this Saturday, as part of The Friendship Djerrip Festival. This yearly event is a chance for non-indigenous Australians to pay homage to indigenous people - in true post-colonial style, we're celebrating the shared ground within our history, culture and storytelling. The Festival involves all the arts: film, music, theatre, craft and visual art.

The art up for auction is not all 'professional' but it's all heartfelt, creating a warmth in the space and a homeliness not always found in 'high art' galleries. In keeping with the theme of friendship and closeness, pieces are hung in close proximity to one another - but it works. Artists span the spectrum in terms of style as well as experience. Some of my favourites were Tony Fuery's print work - a peaceful face, evoking Buddhist temple moments, and Arlene Textaqueen's stylistically distinctive contribution (check out some examples of her work above).

Visit the gallery at 251 High Street in Northcote. They're open 12-6pm. The auction will take place from 8:30pm on Saturday 29 March.

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Calling All Art Lovers in Melbourne!

March 22nd 2008 06:11

So, I'm an art lover from way back...

I'm new to Melbourne - in fact, rumour has it that I moved here for the art alone.

I'll be bringing you:

* Exhibition reviews
* Upcoming art events and shows
* Profiles on Melbourne artists
* Anything creative, crafty or arty that takes my fancy

Let me know if there's a Melbourne art happening that'll light my fire.

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Australian comics

December 6th 2006 10:41

I would never have thought that Skippy could be lascivious or that Killeroo could be an Australian hero, but they were just some of the revelations in Heroes and Villains an exhibition of Australian comics showing at the State Library of Victoria.

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Ednaville at the Arts Centre

November 22nd 2006 04:54

How I found out about Ednaville was via my train ticket. When you see an event advertised on your metlink card you can’t help but think, well, it must be good!

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Arts Project Australia

November 19th 2006 09:00

On Wednesday I headed out to Northcote to visit Arts Project Australia which is a studio and gallery space dedicated to artists with an intellectual disability. When I arrived at Westgarth station the police had the street cordoned off in a manner which made me think someone was making a movie rather than committing a crime.

Then it started pouring with rain and it was bitterly cold, I actually had to take refuge in a church. Well, it was an Opp shop in the church grounds and I pretended to be utterly fascinated by a Colleen McCullough cook book until the weather cleared

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Before and After shots from the Classical World

November 12th 2006 11:19

Liz and I took on the challenge of rezooshing the plaster cast display in the Old Arts Building at the University of Melbourne. The display had been languishing on the second floor for some time. Notice the use of dead moth features in the ‘before’ shot.

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Chinese Painting Exhibition

November 12th 2006 11:00

Until December 23 Burrinja Gallery Upwey is exhibiting the work of Chinese artist Chen Yongqiang. This flower and bird painter has created a contemporary feel to Buddhist painting, ‘Black & White Cat’ could be from five hundred years ago or it could be a portrait of your local house moggie. I can’t help feeling that ‘Red Gladioli’ could also appeal to the Australian sense of humour through Dame Edna.

The Chinese ink painting alongside some of the Burrinja Collection - Oceanic and Indigenous art and artifacts - creates a harmonious relationship. The former council offices which have been reinvented to a contemporary arts hub cannot help but hum with tradition

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