Outre Gallery

 Earlier this month I visited the Outre Gallery in Fitzroy to see Alfred Liu's 'Dream Quest' solo exhibition - and was totally blown away by the work! I told my classes about the show, and I know a few of you went to see it and were similarly impressed. If you missed it, you can still see the preview HERE. Make sure to click on the link on that page to see/listen to the interview with Alfred. His work is whimsical and moving, beautifully executed in gouache and pencils. Fairly small scale, with intimate and exacting detail. Do have a look.

Outre will also be having their international VANGUARD exhibition starting September 22 to 15 October. This is another interesting show - a group show of international artists that is interesting and eclectic... to quote from the catalogue:

"Outré Gallery is proud to announce the VANGUARD Invitational, an exhibition featuring artists who are leading the way in their creative practices and forging ahead in new frontiers. Each artist brings something totally exceptional to the table – from their execution and technique, to their innovation, creative vision and idiosyncratic flair. Many of the artists invited to this show have never exhibited with us before, and we are eager to share their work on Australian soil. We also warmly welcome back artists who have shown with us previously and delight in seeing their newest original work. 

We are so proud of the diversity on display in this veritable feast of international talent. Our artists hail from across the world: from the US to the UK, Japan to France, the Netherlands to Poland – and even here, on our very own shores. The artworks span not only terrestrial scope, but breadth of style, methodology and concept. Our artists are classically trained or completely self-taught; displaying meticulous restraint or a flurry of expression. There are works of hyperrealism and fine rendering amongst the bold and abstracted. There are mind-bending surrealist pieces amidst chiselled, architectural wonders. Pop-art infused depictions sit beside the whimsical and folkloric.

It is a melting pot of visual splendour. These are the pioneers of their craft. Prepare for the VANGUARD- you will be spellbound."

I was sent a preview catalogue there are some great pieces, and some weird and wonderful things. Of course, my favorite is Mark Seabrook, but there are many others to admire.

Not sure if my link to the preview catalogue will work, but here goes: CATALOGUE

Enjoy your school holidays everyone! I am taking a well-deserved break for a week or so - just chilling out, gardening, doodling, visiting galleries, playing video games, etc.

Just don't forget to come see 'Bestiary Mechanica' on October 4!