This exhibition will be exploring graffiti mentality, with several hidden elements of mockery and humor. Throughout the gallery there will be several different installation pieces; a series of painted found objects will occupy one wall, where the artists are interested in the dirt that accrues beneath the laminate surface of shiny objects. Within this exhibition the artists are constantly drawn to abject the degraded materials, by continuously isolating found objects from their natural environments, finding beauty and curiosity in the often overlooked. The drawings examine pun and metaphor within the humor of graffiti mentality, each of the artists individual styles are showcased in these works and allow for personal expression of this topic. Through out this process the artists are giving the audience time and a stage to contemplate an object, where connotations of mystery evolve as the pervious life of an object is questioned.

You can find out more about each artist at their websites, which list background information such as qualifications, previous shows, clients and antics.

For more information about the show, the artists or the gallery please visit www.mankychops.co.nz

What: “Supertoy” art exhibition, works by Drypnz and PNTR
When: Opening reception 7pm Thursday 24th June (Gold Coin Entry). Show runs till Saturday 10th Julyu
Where: Why Manky Chops of course! Level 1, 166a Cuba Street WGTN

Some work by Drypnz

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The event is a collaboration between artists, businesses and community initiatives in the Grey Lynn and Ponsonby area to celebrate and foster community.

A nighttime event in Ponsonby’s Western Park, Art in the Dark will be environmentally friendly and interactive. Illuminated by installations, projected short films, and performances around a purpose-built pavilion, the park will transform into a temporary community hub.

One of our biggest tasks will be to use clean energy for lighting and sound. We are doing this by using a combination of biodiesel run generators, solar power and pedal-power.

We are hosting a pre-launch and artist registration on Thursday 17th of June to introduce the event to the local community and invite people to get involved.

Please see the invitation below for details.

Art in the Dark would be grateful if you could pass the invitation on to any artists, businesses or community members who you think may like to participate in the event. The core goal of the event is for artists, businesses and community members to work together and develop new forms of social interaction and sustainable practices within the community.

Please see our website for any further information: www.artinthedark.co.nz

Hope to see you there.

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Garth Badger’s website www.garthbadger.co.nz
Facebook page  http://www.facebook.com/garthbadgerphotographer?ref=ts
More work by Garth on Sideroom.com http://sideroom.com/magazine/2009/06/garth-badger/

In her spare time, she loves to draw animals, flowers and all things nostalgic and is inspired by vintage prints, dresses and old story books, art nouveau graphics, coloured glassware and animal figurines.

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You can see more of her work at: www.emikli.com and contact her at emikli@hotmail.com

Freelance Clients:

33-South / Billabong / Bright Agency, UK / Carlton Cards, UK/ Channel 4, UK/ Clemenger, Melbourne / Diabetes SA / FATAIM, Tokyo / French Kitty, Australia / Harrods, UK / O’Neill, USA / Pacha, Ibiza / Rochford Australia / The World Chico, UK / Vans Clothing, USA / Womad

Print:

Amelia’s Magazine UK / Beautiful Decay USA / Curvy 06 +07 / Marie Claire / Neomu 4 5 6 78 / Nylon Australia / Semi Permanent, Australia / Sunday Telegraph Magazine (UK) / The Big Issue (UK) / V-Know / Yen, Australia

Textile Prints bought by:

Abercrombie & Fitch / Bennetton / DKNY / Etro / Esprit / Gap / H&M / Laura Ashley / Liz Claiborne / Mango /Miss Selfridges / Monsoon / Oasis / River Island / Tommy Hilfiger / Warehouse / Whistles / Zara

The name “Sexy Bit*ches” sums the whole show up perfectly. There will be illustrations, paintings and prints of sexy women from Slope, Gina Kiel, Simon Morse and Xoe Hall. We will have the super hot buerlesque circus show-girl Miss Venus Star preforming on the open night.

Lucky You! The opening for “SEXY BIT*CHES” is Thursday 3rd June and all you have to do is bring a gold coin entry and check out the show at Manky Chops Gallery 166a Cuba Street, Wellington. The show will run for two weeks, last day is Saturday 19th June, so make sure you come and check it out.

For more information about the show, the artists or the gallery please visit www.mankychops.co.nz

What: “Sexy Bit*ches” by Xoe Hall, Simon Morse, Gina Kiel and Slope
When: Opening reception 6.30pm Thursday 3rd June (Gold Coin Entry)
Show runs till Saturday 19th June
Where: Why Manky Chops of course! Level 1, 166a Cuba Street WGTN
Why: Because we must

www.joshgalletly.com is my website if you wanna see more stuff.

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Imagine having the freedom to transform an entire building with your art. Now is your chance to literally turn the city into your canvas.

Red Bull Stereopticon is about to project live painting to monumental new levels. The nationwide search is on for artists to unleash their creativity on a truly epic scale by submitting a design that incorporates Red Bull in the most creative way imaginable for an iconic installation of light, sound and time.

How it works

The winning artists will paint live at Red Bull Stereopticon where thanks to some pretty awesome video and projection technology their creation will be scaled up and projected real time, brush stroke for brush stroke, onto the walls of an iconic landmark building as a living light installation.

All materials and painting surface are provided/paid for by Red Bull. Artists will have the option to sell their completed piece to Red Bull for a guaranteed $1000. Or you can keep it for yourself.

How to enter

Submit a concept design by filling in this form. We’ll choose our three favourite artists to transform a building in one of three cities around New Zealand.

Submissions will be posted regularly on SIDEROOM.COM. Make sure you get in early and tell your friends to comment.

Final Closing Date for submissions – June 14, 2010.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW

“We are fortunate that the concept we started in Newtown can extend to our Cuba Street store which is a great space and double the size”, says Clark.

The new gallery space will officially open on the 24th of March and Wellington based emerging illustrative artist, Rachel Walker has been confirmed for the premier opening exhibition.

This will be Walker’s debut solo show and will run from the 24th of March to the 11th of April.

The exhibition titled “The Jellyfish Crossroads”, named after one of the paintings, is a collection of works loosely exploring interesting animals, characters, and pattern.

In this series of new works Walker uses watercolour combined with sketchy linework and spraypainted stencils.

“We are very excited to have Rachel onboard as her artworks are amazing and a great fit with what the gallery is about,” says Clark.

The revamped Pixel Ink fashion boutique and art gallery on Cuba Street will continue to stock great New Zealand made boutique fashion labels, alongside rotating art exhibition by local artists.

Exhibition details:

The Jellyfish Crossroads
Rachel Walker

Pixel Ink Gallery
219 Cuba Street
Wellington 6011

Runs from 24 March – 11 April 2010
Opening night: Wednesday 24 March 5.30 – 7.30pm

Admission FREE

Summer opening hours:
Mon – Thu: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Fri: 10.30am – 7.00pm (late night)
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 4.30pm

For more information visit www.pixelink.co.nz or email gallery@pixelink.co.nz.

Cut Collective and architectural graduate Jasper Middleton have combined forces to create a dramatic installation built and displayed for the Splore Festival at Tapapakanga Regional Park south of Auckland.

When Cut Collective artist Regan Vause (Peepshow) sought to push the envelope of stencil art application for the festival’s arts trail, he envisaged an installation of a suitable scale befitting the event and its stunning location.

“For Cut Collective, Splore is a perfect chance for us to push our own boundaries and take the opportunity to work with artists from different disciplines. In this case, working with Jasper, we are creating a painted architectural sculpture. This is something we have wanted to explore for a while now”

Jasper Middleton, a graduate architect working at award-winning practice Fearon Hay Architects, said the team wished to “create something that dually capitalised on the beautiful coastal setting of the festival location, as well as the fun, vibrant atmosphere on offer.

“We also wanted to provide something that took sculpture into the realm of the user, and provided a truly engaging experience that blurred the line between art and architecture.”

The resulting sculpture is a dramatic form that simultaneously functions as painting, sculpture, and building that will shelter its occupants and audience while creating a sense of intrigue for passers-by. “The geometry is deliberately difficult to comprehend from a distance, as the structure has varying degrees of visual permeability from each side it is viewed,” Middleton says.

The faceted, and interlocking surfaces of the pavilion create a sculpture that appears to be a site-specific work wedged into its environs. However, whilst complex in appearance, the structure has been deftly designed to fit together from a single component shape in order to minimise construction costs and ease the process of relocation.

Vause says “We have managed to produce an innovative work that can be packed down and shipped to a new site for further display, complete with a newly painted surface if need be. The flat panels present a canvas that can be approached however the occasion or site may require.”

This exciting blend of architectural design and art installation will be on display during the Splore outdoor music and art festival.

December 19, 2009 will see Aucklands Bacco and Montecristo room nightclubs transform into a mini festival overflowing with sensory delights. Upstairs in the art zone an interactive wonderland of multimedia installations and performance art will provide space for the imagination, while downstairs in the grotto a line up of bands and DJs will fulfil even the most hedonistic urge to party in infamously raucous SIDEROOM.COM style.

Music Downstairs from:

Bionic Pixie
Thunderbox
Pie Warmer
Samurai Makoto
Glowdogs
Yam Jams (DJs)
Mastertones
and more….

Artwork Upstairs from:

Liam Moore
Flox
Jon Baxter 
Cracked Ink 
Amanda Broughton
Elliot Collis
RAA
Jennie Robertson
Keyeele Lawler Dormer
Kim Shen
Tim Webber
Cinzah Merkens
Alexandra Dunn
Cut Collective

It will be an interactive wonderland of music, multimedia installations and performance art unlike anything else in Ak.

Montecristo and Bacco Rooms
December 19, 9pm
$20 on the door