 Magda Joubert, 'Bloom', acrylic on canvas, 50 x 60 cm, 2018 15 May – 15 June, 2018 In preparation for her exhibition, Landscape of Bloom at Linton & Kay Galleries, West Perth later this year, Gotham artist Magda Joubert has prepared some new designs for large scale paintings in the making. The new designs were inspired by Joubert’s successful completion of a commission in 2017 to paint 187 paintings for the new Intercontinental Hotel Perth. The theme for hotel commission was native Western Australia wildflowers, and birds found in Perth bushland. Prints of the designs will rotate, with two new works showing every 4th day, during the months of May/June, at Peek-a-Boo gallery, Gotham Studios. Peek-a-Boo is Gotham's window-box gallery, viewable 24/7 from James Street Northbridge, directly opposite the Alex Hotel.  Gotham Studios – forthcoming studio vacancy. Gotham Studios is currently accepting applications for its largest studio space, at 57 James Street, Northbridge. This very large studio of two rooms, totalling 52.5 (37 + 15.5) square meters will be available for rent of $591.00 per month, inclusive. Applications are invited from Western Australian artists, with an application deadline of Sunday 1 October. The successful applicant will be informed by Sunday 8 October, and will be able to move in on Sunday 15 October. For further information, to arrange to view the space, or to submit an application, please email Emily at trickyemmo@yahoo.com.au Applicants must include a current CV (maximum 2 pages), an artist’s statement outlining their current practice (maximum 1 page), and a selection of images of recent artworks (maximum 10 images).  GOTHAM STUDIO SPACE VACANCY!
Call for Expressions of Interest Gotham Studios are currently seeking expressions of interest from visual artists interested in renting studio space in the James Street building in Northbridge. The studios include shared communal space, kitchen, and 24hr access. The studio available is approximately 15sqm and $269/mth. After EOIs, a selection process will require interested artists to submit a CV, 6 images of recent work and evidence of a committed art practice. The studios are unsuitable for sculpture or industrial processes. EOI's closing date: Friday 9th June Enquiries: gothamartstudios@gmail.com Currently at Peek-a-Boo Gallery:  Walker Jackson C 'Untitled' 2017, oil on ply, 40 x 40 cm.
Gallery East is showing Christopher's new work at Kidogo arthouse from the 4th to 21st May. http://www.galleryeast.com.au/  Christopher Crouch, Garland. Land, Victory, Joy, acrylic on canvas 90 x 120 cm.
 GOTHAM STUDIO SPACE VACANCY
Call for Expressions of Interest Gotham Studios are currently seeking expressions of interest from visual artists interested in renting studio space in the James Street building in Northbridge. The studios include shared communal space, kitchen, and 24hr access. The studio available is approximately 15sqm and $269/mth. After EOIs, a selection process will require interested artists to submit a CV, 6 images of recent work and evidence of a committed art practice. The studios are unsuitable for sculpture or industrial processes. EOI's closing date: Tuesday 14th March Enquiries: gothamartstudios@gmail.com  Ian Williams, Another Man's Treasure, 2017, oil on panel, 42 x 60cm
Nathan Brooker, Harran, 2017, oil on panel, 31 x 21cm Another Man's Treasure and Harran are works from Brooker and Williams' upcoming show DEADSPACE at Turner Galleries, which opens Friday March 3rd at 6pm.
DEADSPACE is a collaborative exhibition between Ian Williams and Nathan Brooker exploring the contemporary phenomenon Non-Place and its infiltration and proliferation throughout the urban landscape. Working from both the physical world and video game environments, the artists look to examine these transient places to further their understanding of contemporary abstract space.  'Lovebirds' acrylic on canvas , 50 x 40 cm "Lovebirds"
If life is like being on a long haul aircraft flight - "cabined, cribbed, confined" as Macbeth remarked - then does it really matter if it bursts into flame before we arrive anywhere?  Acid Test (in process working image) Kate Koivisto Wheeler 2017 Acid Test (mixed media, dimensions variable, 2017) is a new installation work which draws from and builds on an earlier, smaller sculptural work of the artist's, titled Fire Box.
"Pyro- Origin: from Greek pur ‘fire’."(Google Search) "Pure Origin: from Latin purus, which derives from the Greek… pur 'fire'… as initially fire was used for cleansing." (https://ewonago.wordpress.com/2009/03/07/etymology-of-pure/) Acid Test Australian/British artist Kate Koivisto Wheeler completed a BA Design and a BA Visual Art at the Schools of Art and Design at Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia. Her work process is experimental and intuitive, combining drawing, sculpture and painting with other materials and techniques, to create reflective works with a poetic language and approach. In 2016, she was selected for and exhibited in four projects: Stations of the Cross 2016 (curated by Claire Bushby), SCENE 2016 (Nyisztor Studio, Melville), a solo residency at ARTLAAB, ALVA, UWA (diamondskull alchemy earth), a solo exhibition, The Three Graces (Peek-a-Boo Gallery, Gotham Studios Inc, Perth Cultural Centre); and launched her art jewellery label, DIAMONDSKULL. She is currently working on a collaborative duo project.  Glory Days (Quoll), 2016. Acrylic on Jarrah, waxed linen thread, 24.5 x 18 x 2 cm  Gould’s Long–eared Bat, 2016. Acrylic on Jarrah, waxed linen thread, 24.5 x 18 x 2 cm  Western Grey Kangaroos, 2016. Acrylic on Jarrah, waxed linen thread, 24.5 x 18 x 2 cm These Jarrah icons of native South Western Australian animals derive from my interest in miniature religious icon paintings from Europe and Ethiopia, and in the use of objects for the purposes of ritual and worship. Some Christian cultures believe that in the process of making the icons, the subject is brought to life. If only this would work for the threatened Quoll...
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