What`s On Logan Art Gallery February to April 2016
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What`s On Logan Art Gallery February to April 2016
Exhibition and Workshop Program February to April 2016 Welcome Logan Art Gallery Logan Art Gallery celebrates the diverse practices of visual artists, craft workers and designers and presents a dynamic exhibition program for residents and visitors to the region. Exhibitions feature touring exhibitions, local artists, visiting artists and works from the Logan Art Collection. An extensive range of free public programs is offered and includes guided tours, practical workshops, special events and artist talks. A dedicated Young Peoples Gallery showcases exhibitions for young people or by young people and provides fun, interactive activities for younger visitors. Logan Art Gallery also promotes locally created contemporary gifts and collectables that are available for purchase from the gallery store. Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central QLD 4114 ph: (07) 3412 5519 fax: (07) 3412 5350 email: artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au website: www.logan.qld.gov.au/artgallery Open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday Free admission The Logan Art Gallery will be closed to the public on the following days for the installation of new exhibitions and holiday periods: •23 Feb •25 Mar (Good Friday) •26 Mar (Easter Saturday) •5 Apr •24 May •5 Jul •23 Aug •11 Oct •6 Dec •25 Dec 2016 to 2 January 2017 Front Cover: Kay Lawrence, (Wo)mangrove (detail), 2014, driftwood, knitted yarn, 185 x 130 x 60cm Group bookings/venue hire 2 Group bookings Venue hire Large groups are encouraged to call and inform us of their intended visit. Logan Art Gallery staff will provide free tours to interested groups booking at least a week in advance of their visit. Groups can also book practical activities to further enhance their visit. The Logan Art Gallery, including its creative arts workshop, is available for private and community functions and events. For more information or to make a group booking, contact the gallery by phone on 07 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE Exhibition Program Merri Randell, The Fen-Pan14, 2013, digital video. From Uncanny nature 22 January – 20 February 2016 26 February – 2 April 2016 Kay Lawrence: Material matters Scanlines Kay Lawrence explores the relationship between nature and culture, and includes textiles and digital art as a metaphor for the old and the new. This major national survey exhibition Scanlines, from dLux MediaArts (NSW), is a comprehensive group exhibition that surveys the heritage of new media art in Australia since the 1980s. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. Merri Randell and Chris Denaro: Uncanny nature In Uncanny nature, Merri Randell and Chris Denaro use animation and surreal photography to make us rethink what we understand about nature. Andrea de Rien: The patented field Beenleigh artist Andrea de Rien has created a series of sculptures based on natural forms for The patented field to explore how genetic modification and private companies influence the world’s food crops. Animation fixation Showcasing a series of fun and quirky animations by tertiary students, on display in the Young Peoples Gallery. SODA_JERK, Hollywood Burn, 2011, digital video. From Scanlines 3 Exhibition Program Paul Eves, Vinyl traces installation at The Hold gallery (detail), Brisbane 2014. From Vinyl traces Paul Eves: Vinyl traces Wayne Budge: eScapes Paul Eves has been working with his old vinyl record collection, using them as plates to make prints. An exhibition by Tanah Merah artist, Wayne Budge, showcasing his landscape photographs using the digital technique known as High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography. Workshop wonders XIV A special selection of student works chosen from the Logan Art Gallery workshop program. This 14th annual exhibition highlights the gallery’s workshop program, which is an integral part of the visual arts education and cultural experience in the City of Logan. 8 April – 21 May 2016 Wayne Budge, Garden of Tranquility (detail), 2014, digital photograph. From eScapes My Country, I Still Call Australia Home: Contemporary Art from Black Australia Stephanie Crosby: Ripple effect: Out of Artwaves Drawn from the Queensland Art Gallery’s extensive collection, the exhibition examines the associations and interpretations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists have to country (land) and country (nation). A Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art touring exhibition. A solo exhibition by one of the outstanding young artists who exhibited in Artwaves 2015: Logan and adjacent areas secondary schools art exhibition. Stephanie Crosby was awarded the opportunity to be mentored by Logan Art Gallery staff to develop and present an exhibition of her work in the Young Peoples Gallery. Stephanie Crosby, Realising Technology (detail), 2015. Pen and ink on paper, resin, watch parts, laser cut MDF, Styrofoam, acrylic texture paste 4 Music in the Gallery Music in the Gallery LECIA LOUISE MUNDY-TURNER Saturday 20 February 2pm to 3.30 pm Saturday 19 March 2pm to 3.30 pm Lecia is a versatile musician and a sought after guitarist. 2014 and 2015 saw Lecia play through Italy, London, Spain, Hong Kong and Queensland. She has released an EP, an album, a live DVD, 2 singles and soon a new EP (Per Te), which was completed in Rome, Italy in 2015. Lecia will be doing a solo performance, where she utilizes the loop pedal, looping beats, bass, guitar and vocals. She plays a variety of styles with different bands, but as a solo artist, is more known for her blues/rock guitar driven performances. Cath Mundy and Jay Turner celebrate 20 years of collaboration in this intimate concert of original songs old and new, including items from Billy Buckett and Under This Sky. Light refreshment will be served so bookings are essential by Thursday 18 February on 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au Lecia Louise is supported by Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). RADF is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Logan City Council partnership to support local arts and culture. Mundy-Turner’s story-telling takes audiences on a spine-tingling journey, featuring beautiful close vocal harmonies, fiddle, guitar, piano, ukulele and percussion. Formed in 1995, the duo travelled internationally performing hundreds of gigs, releasing seven albums and supporting acts such as The Corrs and Fairport Convention. Settling in Logan in 2007, they are the musical force behind three community choirs, creators of award-winning musicaltheatre production Billy Buckett, and in 2015, were integral creative-team members for Queensland Music Festival’s Under This Sky – Logan’s Musical Celebration. Light refreshment will be served so bookings are essential by Thursday 17 March on 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au 5 Public Programs Free floor talks, practical workshops and events at Logan Art Gallery. Bookings are essential unless otherwise specified. Meet the artists and participate in free public workshops and floor talks held in conjunction with the exhibitions program. Community and school group bookings are taken on request. Discover more about the current exhibitions by booking a floor talk and/or a practical workshop. For further details, please contact the Logan Art Gallery by email on artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 07 3412 5519. • Note that there is a limit of three workshops per person per exhibition round. • All children will need to be signed in and out by a parent, adult guardian or carer. • Parents or carers are to remain with children aged 7 years of age and under. • Closed in shoes must be worn by all workshop participants. Programs for preschoolers (ages 3 - 5) Programs for children (ages 6-12, 8-14) Programs for adults and older teens Programs for all ages The following public programs will be held in conjunction with the exhibitions Merri Randell and Chris Denaro: Uncanny nature, Kay Lawrence: Material matters, Andrea de Rien: The patented field, and QCA, Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology students: Animation fixation. Bookings for public programs in this exhibition round commence Thursday 7 January 2016. 6 Paper making for preschool age children Beenleigh artist Andrea de Rien has created a series of sculptures based on natural forms using a variety of natural materials including paper. Have fun making handmade papers from recycled pulp. Trap, encase and layer a variety of natural materials, including leaves and petals. Thursday 4 February, 10am to 11.30am Places available: 12, plus carers For ages: 3 to 4 years (Carer or parent to stay with children) After school workshop: Claymation, stop motion animation with clay figures Animation fixation showcases a series of fun and quirky animations by tertiary students from Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology. Create your own Claymation story with clay or plasticine models. See your creature come to life on screen. Friday 5 February, 3.30pm to 4.45pm Places available: 15 For ages: 7 to 14 years APT8 Kids on Tour @ Logan Art Gallery APT8 Kids on Tour is a program of artworks and activities specially developed by the Children’s Art Centre at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), and artists exhibiting in the 8th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT8). APT8 Kids on Tour enables children to experience and explore contemporary art from the Asia Pacific region through a range of hands-on drawing and making activities. Kids on Tour is offered as a free program to regional Queensland communities through QAGOMA’s Regional Services department, and generously supported by The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation. Acrylic paints and mediums: with Margaret Kirman from Chroma Acrylics Margaret Kirman from Chroma Acrylics will demonstrate how to get the most from your acrylic paints and mediums. Experiment with a range of paints and mediums and create your own artwork inspired by nature. Friday 19 February, 10am to 2pm Places available: 15 For ages: Adults What to bring: Lunch The following public programs will be held in conjunction with the exhibitions Scanlines: dLux MediaArts, Paul Eves: Vinyl traces and Workshop wonders XIV. Bookings for public programs in this exhibition round commence Thursday 11 February 2016. 8th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art is on display at QAGOMA, 21 November 2015 to 10 April 2016. Wednesday 10 February to Saturday 13 February: Pop in anytime between 10am to 4pm Places available: Unlimited For ages: All welcome dLux MediaArts Director’s Floor talk: SCANLINES Join dLux MediaArts Director, Tara Morelos. This major national survey exhibition Scanlines, from dLux MediaArts (NSW) is the first of its kind: a comprehensive group exhibition with an education focus that surveys the heritage of new media art in Australia since the 1980s. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. Friday 26 February, 5.30pm Places available: Unlimited For ages: All welcome 7 Public Programs Analogue mono printing with artists Paul Eves and Madeleine Lacey Manipulating time, focussing on exhibiting artist Daniel Crooks Artist Paul Eves has been working with his old vinyl record collection, using them as plates to make prints. Join artists Paul and Madeleine and create one-off mono prints using old items of interest. Use A3 perspex sheets and Dutch etching paper to create your artworks. This in-gallery workshop is led by dLux facilitators and is inspired by the works of exhibiting artist Daniel Crooks. After shooting their own footage, participants will be taught simple tips and techniques for manipulating footage with regards to time. This includes slowing down, speed up, pause and reverse. Participants will discuss the unique nature of new media art in relationship to the ability to use time as a tool. Saturday 27 February, 10am to 2.30pm Places available: 12 For ages: Adults What to bring: Lunch, objects to use in production Saturday 5 March, 10am to 2.30pm Places available: 12 For ages: Adults and older teens Media Arts Education: Stop motion animation, focussing on exhibiting artists Kathy Smith + Leon Cmielewski The dLux MediaArt National touring exhibition Scanlines includes educational modules which are held in conjunction with this exciting exhibition. This in-gallery workshop is led by dLux facilitators and is inspired by the works of exhibiting artists Kathy Smith and Leon Cmielewski. Beginning with a discussion about what is animation, participants will be taught how to create an animation through drawing and on an iPad. They will be taught tips and tricks for generating content, capturing stills and editing to produce a stop motion animation. 8 Daniel Crooks, Train No 8, 2005, digital video. Courtesy of the artist, Anna Schwartz Gallery and Future Perfect, Singapore Frottage (rubbings) from found objects for pre-schoolers: Vinyl traces Make wax rubbings using textured items of interest and create unusual artworks. Friday 4 March, 10am to 2.30pm Friday 11 March, 10am to 11.30am Places available: 12 For ages: Adults and older teens What to bring: Lunch Places available: 12, plus carers For ages: Ages 3 to 5 (Carer or parent to stay with children) Public access to the printing press for experienced printmakers The gallery will provide access to the printing press. Experience in using a printing press is essential. This is a non-tutored session for experienced printmakers only. Wednesday 16 March, 10am to 4pm Places available: 10 For ages: Adults What to bring: Your own print resources, special paper, Mylar board etc School Holiday workshop: Mono printing with vinyl records: Vinyl traces Create a one-off mono print using old analogue items of interest such as old vinyl records. Thursday 31 March, 10am to 12noon Places available: 15 plus carers For ages: Ages 6 to 14 (Carer or parent to stay with children under 7 years of age) Mono printing with vinyl records: Vinyl traces The following public programs will be held in conjunction with the exhibitions My Country, I still call Australia home; Contemporary Art from Black Australia (QAGOMA), Wayne Budge; eScapes and Artwaves mentorship; Ripple effect. Create a one off mono print using old analogue items of interest such as old records. Bookings for public programs in this exhibition round commence Thursday 24 March 2016. Thursday 17 March, 3.30pm to 4.45pm Places available: 15 For ages: Ages 6 to 14 (Carer or parent to stay with children under 7 years of age) School holiday workshop: paper and plastic weaving My Country, I still call Australia home; Contemporary Art from Black Australia examines the associations and interpretations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists have to country (land) and country (nation). Look at the work of Indigenous artist Charlotte Mye to inspire your paper and plastic weaving. Thursday 7 April, 2pm to 4pm Places available: 15 For ages: Ages 6 to 14 (Carer or parent to stay with children under 7 years of age) Paul Eaves, Vinyl traces, 2014, intaglio print 9 Public Programs Logan Art Gallery: Creative in Residence (CiR) Story-telling and painting motifs with artist Missy Knox Visit Logan Art Gallery’s Creative in residence (CiR), Sandra Conte. Sandra will be in residence at the Gallery during April and May developing her project ‘Creative communing with (stingless native) bees. Indigenous artists have long been an important voice for their communities and have been instrumental in telling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories. Join story teller and artist Missy Knox, listen to her stories and create a painting, using traditional and nontraditional use of motifs. The CiR is supported through the Regional Arts Development Fund a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture. Saturday 9 April, 10am to 12noon Places available: 20 For ages: Ages 6 to 14 (Carer or parent to stay with children under 7 years of age) Artist’s floor talk - Judy Watson A Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art touring exhibition A painting workshop for preschool age children Exhibiting artist Judy Watson of the Waanyi people will discuss her contribution to the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art touring exhibition My Country, I Still Call Australia Home: Contemporary Art from Black Australia. Enjoy My Country, I Still Call Australia Home: Contemporary Art from Black Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists have strong links to storytelling. Learn to tell your story through your art using paint and paper. Friday 8 April, 5.30pm Places available: Unlimited For ages: All welcome 10 Judy Watson. memory bones (detail), 2009, pigment and pastel on canvas. The James C Sourris, AM, Collection. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Thursday 14 April, 10am to 11.30am Places available: 12, plus carers For ages: Ages 3 to 5 (Carer or parent to stay with children) Adrian KING, Lama Lama people QLD, Wenlock outstation (detail), 2001, Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Introduction to digital photography: After school workshop: Photography workshop for beginners with artist Wayne Budge Finger Rangoli: sand art for children with artist Madhu Khanna If you’re a camera novice and are interested in learning to take better shots, then this “Photography workshop for beginners” is designed just for you. Learn the art of finger Rangoli, a traditional Indian folk art created to mark special occasions and bring good luck. Use brightly coloured sand to create highly decorative patterns with your fingers. Photographer Wayne Budge can help you understand all those buttons on your camera, as well as teach you about ISO, shutter speed, aperture, exposure, and explain how all of these things affect your photographs. Get off the “green” setting and learn to be more creative with the different modes on your camera, as well as how to use manual settings. It doesn’t matter whether you have a small compact camera or a DSLR, our workshop will help you get the most out of your camera. Saturday 23 April, 10am to 12noon Places available: 15 For ages: Ages 8 to 15 What to bring: Compact camera or DSLR camera Finger Rangoli: sand art for adults with artist Madhu Khanna Friday 29 April, 3.30pm to 4.45pm Places available: 15 For ages: Ages 6 to 14 (Carer or parent to stay with children under 7 years of age) Mother’s Day Creative Markets at Logan Art Gallery Enjoy the creative markets outside Logan Art Gallery. Individual stall holders present their unique handmade wares, including crafts, clothes, jewellery, sweets, plus food and drink. Pop into the Logan Art Gallery’s store for a locally created contemporary gift or collectable. The Markets are an ideal place to buy your Mother’s day gifts. Saturday 30 April, 10am to 2pm Places available: Unlimited For ages: All welcome Learn the art of finger Rangoli, a traditional Indian folk art created to mark special occasions and bring good luck. Use brightly coloured sand to create highly decorative patterns with your fingers. Thursday 28 April, 10am to 12noon Places available: 15 For ages: Adults and teens 11 Logan Artworkers Networking Events (LANE) Art and the environment forum Saturday 6 February, 2pm to 4pm Location: Logan Art Gallery Art plays a major role in capturing and replicating the state of human society and the natural environment in which society exists. Join artists Merri Randell and Chris Denaro in a tour of their exhibition Uncanny nature and artist Andrea de Rien talk about her work, The patented field. This will be followed by a panel discussion with the artists who will be joined by Andy Grodecki, President of BADCAP, Executive Member of Queensland Conservation Council and Founding Member LACA. The panel will explore how art can provide a personal response to the issues facing the planet and how art can be used as a tool to illustrate and communicate a vision for the society we would like in the future, facilitated by Donald McKenzie, Acting Program Leader, Sustainable City, Logan City Council. Bookings are essential by Thursday 4 February on 3412 5519 or artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au Introduction to grant writing Saturday 5 March, 10am to 12noon Saturday 2 April, 2pm to 4pm Location: Beenleigh Library Location: Logan Art Gallery Find out what funding opportunities are available and how to give yourself the best chance of winning that grant. If you are interested in applying for Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) support then this event will be of particular interest to you. Come along and share with like-minded creatives your reflections on past art practices and/or your vision for the future. Bring a sample of your work to show and tell, and support fellow arts workers at this informal networking event. Bookings are essential by Thursday 3 March via the Beenleigh Library on 3412 4130 or book online at loganlibraries.org/events_calendar Light refreshments will be served so bookings are essential by Thursday 31 March on 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au Please note change of location. 12 Looking back, looking forward Arts grants available Logan City Council Council is accepting grant applications for the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) from Tuesday 22 March. RADF supports professional and emerging professional artists and artsworkers to practise their art, for and with communities, resulting in mutual development of the professional artists, arts workers and communities in Logan. Arts professionals from all art forms including dance, music, design, museum and cultural heritage, new media, visual arts, writing and theatre are encouraged to apply. To find out more, contact the Logan City Council RADF Liaison Officer on 3412 5426 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/RADF Application close Tuesday 3 May. Late applications will not be considered. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Logan City Council partnership to support local arts and culture Art and Dementia Program A discussion-based tour of works of art to provide intellectual stimulation and social inclusion for people with dementia and their companions. Once a month, Logan Art Gallery offers a discussionbased tour of works of art for people with dementia and their carers. Facilitated by our trained volunteers, the participants are encouraged to contribute knowledge, engage in interpretation, express emotions and recall memories. Involvement in this nationwide program has been shown to increase well-being and the quality of life for participants. If you think you would like to be a volunteer for this program, please contact Jillian Beardsworth at Logan Art Gallery on 3412 5228, or via email jillianbeardsworth@logan.qld.gov.au 13