Tuesday, April 15, 2008

FotoFreo @ The Kurb Gallery, 310 William Street, Perth


The Yorkway Scene
April 5 – April 19
10am-7pm Sun - Thurs; 10am-8pm Fri - Sat
Marite Norris illustrates her experiences of squatting in a crazy London Council Block, Yorkway Court. The dilapidated flats, in Kings Cross have since been demolished. These images display marginalized subcultures of people who see the world differently. It is a study of (mainly) women, doing what they do in the world. It was inspired by the underground fetish scene of London in the 1990’s; animated and erotic, with a touch of humour.

Family Stories
April 5 – May 4
1-7pm Sun - Thurs; 1-8pm Fri - Sat

Family Stories is a personal narrative by Charles Kasprzak exploring his history and identity. The images show Kasprzak asking questions, delving into the stories of his family and his immigrant heritage to create a cathartic experience for the photographer. Family Stories has universal appeal because everyone has a story to tell…



Chasing Apsaras
April 18 – May 4
1-7pm Sun - Thurs; 1-8pm Fri - Sat
Apsaras, the divine celestial nymphs and courtesans of Hindu mythology are found from India to the ancient Champa Kingdom of Southern Vietnam. Chasing Apsaras is an Indochinese journey that contrasts the 21st century with age-old ritual. From the frenetic desperation of the Soi Cowboy to the tranquility of ancient Angkor temple ruins, photographers Mark England and Julian Tennant blend digital capture with vintage Cyanotype, Kallitype and traditional B&W printing techniques. The resulting images are a fitting parallel to this world in a state of flux, where tradition is forced to adapt and change of be subsumed by it.



Salacity
April 20 – May 4
1-7pm Sun - Thurs; 1-8pm Fri - Sat

Fine art photographers Nikki Mauri and Julian Tennant present images that are subtle and titillating, yet confound and arouse, presenting as many questions as answers about voyeurism, desire and power. Salacity is a journey to explore the naked human condition, our perceptions of self and sexuality in a world of constant surveillance and instant gratification.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Sons of Beaches - the Exhibition: Kurb Gallery, March 30-April 13, 2007

My first solo exhibition: Sons of Beaches - will run from March 30 to April 13, 2008 at the Kurb Gallery, 310 William Street, Perth. Sons of Beaches is part of FotoFreo, the Fremantle Festival of Photography.

Sons of Beaches


"West Australian photographer, Seng Mah, re-imagines the icon of the Australian
surf-lifesaver beyond its traditional associations with masculinity and
mateship. This exhibition asks whether the values and attitudes often attached
to this prevailing icon are still relevant today, or if the traditions of surf
life saving have evolved with the way we culturally identify ourselves as
Australians. The pictures reveal stories of individual surf lifesavers: stories
that can be poignant, dramatic, quirky and even erotic. The images re-purpose
the icon for consumption by a 21st century multi-cultural, multi-faceted
audience, and engage currently evolving attitudes about men, masculinity and
about being Australian. Sons of Beaches is a FotoFreo Perth 2008
exhibition."
For more information, visit: http://www.thesnapshooter.net/
For details of the exhibition launch, please email: seng_mah@yahoo.com.au

Kurb Gallery
310 William Street, Perth
March 30 - April 13, 2008

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

[Exhibition] Heartlands - Kurb Gallery - December 2 to 7.

KURB Gallery: 310 William Street, Northbridge, PERTH
2nd to 7th December
Opening hours: 1-6pm, Sunday to Friday.

Heartlands

Heartlands is the second annual show by the Photographers in Perth (PIP). This eclectic show brings their work out of the virtual space into the physical space of a gallery. It’s a challenging and at times confronting selection of images dealing with life, loss and living space.

Crossing the boundary between electronic and physical, Heartlands will also feature PIP projections as part of the new media ByteMe Festival.

Come and join us for a visual journey that is funny, dramatic, thoughtful and poignant: Heartlands.

Web: http://www.photographersinperth.net/

Thursday, October 18, 2007

[Exhibition] Phosphorus 15 - Perth Centre for Photography, Oct 21 to Nov 10.

Phosphorus 15 is a celebration of 15 years of the Photography Gallery of WA and we warmly invite you to join us for the opening on Saturday October 20, at 5:00pm.

From its humble beginnings in William St, PCP has flourished to a point where it exhibits over one hundred photographers per year in mixed and solo exhibitions.

Past members of PCP (formerly known as The Photography Gallery of WA) are invited to join in the celebrations for the fifteen year anniversary exhibition with an opportunity to reunite the network of photographers from Western Australia.

The exhibition will include renowned as well as emerging photographers who have been part of PCP’s progression. Amongst others exhibiting, artists include Toni Wilkinson, Anthony Luvera, Philip Blenkinsop, Max Pam, Tanya Visosevic, Brad Rimmer, John Austin and Roger Garwood.
Phosphorus 15 will be curated by Justin Spiers and one of the gallery’s founding members Paula Grgurich-Schewchuk.


::: PHOSPHORUS 15 :::
OPENING: October 20th, 5:00pm
EXHIBITION runs from October 21st, to November 10th
GALLERY HOURS: Thursday to Sunday 12:00 to 5:00pm

Perth Centre for Photography - 91 Brisbane Street, PERTH
http://www.pcp.org.au/

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Pet Photo Booth - Breadbox Gallery, Oct 13 - 20


Roll up to one of the most intriguing, unique and interesting photography exhibition openings this Saturday at the Breadbox gallery in James Street. Northbridge, as Yvonne Doherty and Justin Spiers welcomes you to PET PHOTO BOOTH.

"You are invited to a night of nose rubbing, head scratching, bum sniffing and (!) heavy petting..." with Pet Photo Booth, a photography project undertaken by Justin and Yvonne, who have photographed a range of interesting pets with their more 'interesting' owners in front of kitschy backdrops.

Pet Photo Booth runs from 13 Oct to 20 Oct, at the Breadbox Gallery: 221 James Street, Northbridge .

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

[Exhibition] IRIS Award, 2007. Perth Centre for Photography, now until September 30

The IRIS Award is a national prize recognising unique and outstanding portraiture in a photo-based medium.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2007 IRIS Award:

  • IRIS Award 2007 - Angela Tarlinton, NSW
  • IRIS Award highly commended - Heather Reading, WA
  • IRIS Award Student prize - Catherine Gomersall, WA
  • IRIS Award Fashion Portraiture prize - David Woolley, WA
  • and our Packers Prize went to Neil Wallace, WA

Thirty five entrants are short listed to exhibit their work at the IRIS Award exhibition at the Perth Centre for Photography.

The selection of finalists is based on images that are original, visually stimulating and particularly those that challenge traditional notions of portraiture.

This exhibition of finalists' works runs until September the 30th.

The Perth Centre for Photography
91 Brisbane Street, PERTH.
http://www.pcp.org.au/

Gallery hours: Thursday to Sunday 12-5pm.

[Exhibition] Chimera by Louise Mann, Accent Gallery, September 15 to 23.

Chimera is the latest exhibition by photographer Louise Mann.

This exhibition foregrounds a progression from Louise's earlier, more figurative pieces, to a more evocative exploration of light and mood. These works are moodier and more abstract than her previous images, displaying a depth and interest that engages the viewer in a contemplative and enquiring way.

Louise says: “My latest work is essentially sensory. I have attempted to pare back my images to pure colour, light and tone, void of representational forms. I want to convey only the essence of a particular scene without the distraction of the literal, allowing the viewer to complete the narrative using their own context.”

Exhibition dates: September 15-23

ACCENT FINE ART GALLERY
131A WARATAH AVENUE DALKEITH

GALLERY HOURS: TUES-FRI 10AM - 4PM, SUNDAYS 3PM - 5PM

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

[Exhibition] "Shades of Red" at Code Red Gallery, Fremantle

Photographic artist, Luke Briffa is holding his first solo exhibition at 'Code Red' gallery, opening this Friday 17th August and running through to 26th August 2007.
In "Shades of Red", everyday objects, from the mundane to the functional are transformed into sensual and evocative pieces. Shape and form are intensified by the sheer depth and richness of colour, with varying shades of red inspiring a differing range of emotions in the viewer.
This exciting event will celebrate Code Red's first anniversary in its superb, new historic location in East Fremantle.

Code Red
Hayfields
158 Canning Highway
East Fremantle 6158

Tel: (08) 339 4601