West Torrens Art Prize 2020 : A sustainable future

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The theme of the 2020 West Torrens Art Prize is environmental sustainability. 

My painting 'Tiny house living' was selected to exhibit in this year's show!

The exhibition wil be running from November 13-20th and can be previewed online here:

http://westtorrensartprize.com.au/gallery/?q=1&pg=4&k=&km=&c=&nor=1&sort=1&size=&cr=&sell_tmp=&order=&find=&pg=3 


New work, 'Sweet Pea'

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Sweet Pea Oil on Linen, 2020

The vibrant Australian Native Swainsona Formosa 'Sturts Desert Pea' is easily one of our most recognisable plants with it's distinctive leaf - like flowers and bulbous centre.

These shapes and qualities I found reminscent of the little characters I paint myself.

I started this character hybrid painting whilst in lockdown in April this year.

As much of an unusual time it was, it was no less of a treat to stay home from work and paint the time away (:

Mural at Zefyr Café, UNLEY

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Interior shot - Zefyr Cafe

Zefyr Cafe is a little gem - they are a breakfast, lunch and a little bit of dinner cafe in Unley.

Zefyr owners - Mel and Mark, commissioned Chris and I to join forces and add some colour to the kids area at the back of the café.

Call in grab a coffee sometime to support these local legends <3

https://zefyrcafe.com.au/

https://glamadelaide.com.au/new-cafe-on-king-william-road-zefyr-wont-charge-you-for-your-soy-milk/

'Art Vandalised'

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As much as being painted over is all part of the graffiti game - Jade and I were a little horrifed to see our 'Georgie Boy' get defaced like this.

But on the flipside -the support and exposure from Adelaide and beyond has been incredible to say the least. 

Never fear, we'll be sure to return and give poor George a facelift. 

The man himself - Jason Alexander tweeting about our vandalised wall - hilarious!

The Advertiser. 

Loreto SpringART 2019

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'Created 35 years ago - the annual Loreto SpringART exhibition has beome one of South Australia's most high profile local art events.
More than 2000 people come to view the exhibiton over 3 days, with around 700 people flooding through the doors on the opening night alone.
It is a highlight for many South Australians who love art; spread over three days to mark the beginning of Spring' - detourdesign

Humbled to have some of my previous artwork in this year's event. Loreto SpringART opens September 6th!

http://loretospringart.com.au
http://www.detourdesign.net.au/projects/loreto-springart

Wonderwalls Festival, 2019

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Many classic Seinfeld comments/quotes were shared by passerbys in the production of this mural. "Cantstandya!!" "Art Vandaley" "is that Kramer from Steinfeld"

"A wall about nothing" "Georgie-boyyy".... was worth doing this wall just for the interaction and banter with the locals.

Early April, working in the hot, hot Australian heat (40+ degrees)

Later that month. Winter.  

Dealing with all the elements. 

Wonderwalls 2019

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New little collab project with Jade Harland @JHARTPARTY 

We started painting a wall for Wonderwalls festival down at Port Adelaiade this month. 

Together we decided to paint a little homage to our mutual love of Seinfeld (painting George). 

Here's some process snaps by Digital Kapture / Leslie Johnson 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loreto college : SpringArt 2017

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Snapshot from Loreto's SpringArt event  

'Celebrating 33 very successful years, Loreto springART is a significant exhibition in Adelaide's art calendar. Over 100 artists are featured exhibiting more than 300 pieces of incredible work.

This years event was Friday September 8 at 7pm with the official opening and Cocktail party and continues over the weekend of September 9-10.' @LoretoSpringArt http://www.loretospringart.com.au