Higher Ground – Open Studio Weekend

Higher Ground Studio is home to some of Sydney’s most notable street, graffiti and fine artists. BEASTMAN, BENNETT, EARS, MARK ALSWEILER, MAX BERRY, NEIL THOMKINS, NUMSKULL, PHIBS, TOM FERSON.

Every year Higher Ground participates in Leichhardt councils open studio tour. Which will, this year, be a two day event. The public will get to look inside the the studios and even purchase unseen and rare work, directly from the artists.

Open 23rd & 24th March 2013
10am to 4pm both days
251 Parramatta Road, Annandale (Sydney)

More information here. For more information and images, download the press release here.

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Higher Ground Studio

Higher Ground Studio

Higher Ground Studio

‘Cardboard City’ Group show at Soldiers Rd Gallery

This Thursday, Soldier’s Rd Gallery brings you ‘Cardboard City’ a giant group show featuring a collection of 25 Aussie artists working across a multitude of genres.

With each of the artists contributing 10 pieces priced at $100 a pop, Soldiers Rd will be awash with cardboard (and talent) so head in early and scoop up a piece by your favourite artist before the crowds get going. Doors open at 6.

WHO: Ears, Bennett, Mark Alsweiler, Max Berry, Numskull, Phibs, Jumbo, Bridge Stehli, Tom Ferson, SMC, Houl, Bafcat, Birdhat, Joe Wilson, Chanelle Collier, Ella Condon, Syke, Benjamin Reeve, Claire Nakazawa, Choq, Tim Andrew, Kaffeine, Michael Hazel, Mih Fluhrer and Sid Tapia

More info here.

Cardboard City

Cardboard City

Cardboard City

Cardboard City

Cardboard City

Opening shots – Mark Alsweiler ‘Across The Plains’ at China Heights

Last Friday was the opening of Mark Alsweiler’s show ‘Across the Plains’ at China Heights Gallery in Sydney. This show was a really nice step forward for Mark and his work. Taking a more minimal approach to display his work, and expanding more into the sculptural side of his process. The show was a quick weekend showing, so if you missed out, visit Mark’s website to see more of his work.

Mark Alsweiler

Mark Alsweiler

Mark Alsweiler

Mark Alsweiler

Mark Alsweiler

Mark Alsweiler

Mark Alsweiler

Mark Alsweiler

Mark Alsweiler ‘Across the Plains’ at China Heights

China Heights is proud to present ‘Across The Plains’, a new collection of work by Mark Alsweiler where sentimentality and a nostalgia for folk traditions are explored.

Through paintings and wood sculptures, Alsweiler reacts to the ways of the modern world. His work extends appropriated folk art from many regions, and emphasises the importance of mans relationship with nature and how it is a wilting connection. By carving wooden sculptures by hand, these notions are spotlighted further – we are reminded of finding joy in simple activities.

His subject’s semi-detailed expressions feel distant and missing: pondering blurred landscapes, and the possibility that things will be clearer on the other side, illustrating Alsweiler’s conflict with past and present, nature and machine. The outcome is happily flawed and proof that polished, digital perfection feels barren and impersonal.

www.markalsweiler.com
www.chinaheights.com

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Photo recap 2: The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

See below for a full view of the gallery and also ALL of the artworks that were on display.
Download a copy of the catalogue here.

The Hours Gallery

The Hours Gallery

The Hours Gallery

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Edward Woodley

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Sean Morris

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Jumbo

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Manman

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Ben Frost

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Ghostpatrol

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Roach

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Jae Copp

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Beastman

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Mark Alsweiler

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Trent Whitehead

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Joel Birch

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Kyle Hughes-Odgers

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Two One

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Thomas Jackson

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Vans the Omega

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Max Berry

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Numskull

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Kyle Montgomery

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Phibs

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Miso

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Slug

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Photo recap 1: The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

As the dust settles from Friday night, we can now show you some of what went down for the opening of
The Hours Launch Exhibition in Sydney.

All we can say is, thank you so much. Thanks to our artists and thanks to everyone who came to The Tate to see the show. It was a full house and a super fun night. For those who missed it, unfortunately the show ended yesterday…

We will be posting a view of the show plus individual artworks that were on show soon. In the meantime, check out the photos from the opening night (Courtesy of Ears and Mishy. Thanks guys!).
More photos from Mishy here.

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

Sneak Peek: The Hours Launch Exhibition Sydney

Tonight is the launch of The Hours. The exhibition opens from 6pm and is open to public. For those of who that can’t make tonight, the gallery will be open Saturday and Sunday 12-6pm. Check out a few sneaky shots from the gallery this morning. Stay tuned for the release of our first project in the next post.

More details about tonight on the Facebook event here.

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The Hours Launch – things are heating up

The launch is tomorrow night and all the work has landed. If you’re in Sydney, DO NOT MISS OUT.
More info on the Facebook event here. Contact info@thehours.com.au for the preview catalogue.

The Hours Launch

The Hours Launch

The Hours Launch

The Hours Launch

The Hours Exhibition Catalogue

For a full preview catalogue of The Hours Exhibition Launch, please contact us at info@thehours.com.au.

Featuring work by Beastman, Ben Frost, Bennett, Ears, Edward Woodley, Ghostpatrol, Jae Copp, Joel Birch, Jumbo, Kyle Hughes-Odgers, Kyle Montgomery, Man Man, Mark Alsweiler, Max Berry, Miso, Numskull, Phibs, Roach, Sean Morris, Slug, Thomas Jackson, Trent Whitehead, Twoone, and Vans the Omega.

THE HOURS Launch Exhibition Sydney

When The Opening Hours first started, it was a means to fill the gap. A way to document a part of the art world that was going unnoticed.

After almost exactly 3 years of going strong, we are gearing up to get even stronger. We are proud to announce that we are officially launching THE HOURS.

“THE HOURS is a joint venture by three long time friends and artists, Brad Eastman (Beastman), Marty Routledge and Numskull. These three Sydney locals have each been instrumental in developing and enriching the Australian contemporary, street, graffiti and low brow art community over the last decade. They are now combining their many skills, fans, ideas, contacts and thriving ambition into THE HOURS, which promises to be an innovative creative force for years to come.”

To celebrate the launch, THE HOURS presents an exhibition of new paintings by a few our friends. Some of the most well known and respected artists in Australia. You won’t want to miss this show…

Beastman, Ben Frost, Bennett, Ears, Edward Woodley, Ghostpatrol, Jae Copp, Joel Birch, Jumbo, Kyle-Hughes-Odgers, Kyle Montgomery, Man Man, Mark Alsweiler, Max Berry, Miso, Numskull, Phibs, Roach, Sean Morris, Slug, Thomas Jackson, Trent Whitehead, Two One, Vans the Omega

More info on the Facebook Event here.

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