The paintings appeal to the senses as the viewer navigates through uncharted realms of abstracted colour and form, creating a union of flux and harmony in an ever-changing world
The images are disturbing, lingering in some limbo between life and death, persuading the viewer to think about the fate of these animals and our role in it.
I thought the conciseness of the exhibit worked well for Smith’s style. Furthermore, it intrigued me, my interest was certainly piqued. Potentially more so in hindsight. A thought provoking visual biography.
The works are variations upon the theme of environment, whether social or natural or both, criticizing perceiving imbalances and offering suggestions to remedy the situation. It raises questions and reveals ambiguities.
The key idea of Carly McAskill’s new show, a thesis solo exhibition entitled Motherline: A Self-Portrait, is that identity is built through layers of memory.
Kitsch and cuteness are fundamental elements of contemporary consumer culture. The combination of the two creates a grotesque vision of the world around us.
The manner in which the viewer tries to grapple with the multitude of images is similar to the way in which today’s sensationalist society is constantly evolving and replacing itself.
these contemporary Aboriginal artists continue to share stories new and old. The spirit of endurance and resistance that comes across in their art tells me they are far from beat
Looking around I was impressed by some artists’ works who used the technique of collage. In other words several artists caught my eyes with their exceptional use of layers in creating a narrative.